Mortgage-Banking Income at Depositories Increases December 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey Banks and thrifts saw a 6.1% increase in mortgage-banking income from the second to the third quarter.Read More
Homes Staying on the Market Longer December 22, 2025 James Dohnert Homes that went under contract last month spent an average of 53 days on the market, according to a new report by Redfin.Read More
Existing-Home Sales Up Slightly in November December 22, 2025 James Dohnert Existing-home sales increased in November, the third consecutive month of sequential growth.Read More
Average Home Sale Price at KB Home Drops to 2023 Level December 19, 2025 Brandon Ivey In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, the average sale price for homes sold by KB Home was $465,600.Read More
Non-QM Lenders Tapping AI to Automate Underwriting December 19, 2025 Abby Zimmardi Jayendran GS, CEO of Prudent AI, a mortgage tech provider, said the growing presence of AI in underwriting is alleviating some lender fear around the technology.Read More
Short Takes: Senate Confirms FHA, Ginnie Leaders / Mortgage Payments Declining / Property Insurance Trends December 19, 2025 Brandon Ivey The Senate on Thursday confirmed Frank Cassidy as FHA commissioner and Joe Gormley as president of Ginnie Mae.Read More
Trump Teases Housing Proposal, Promises Lower Interest Rates December 18, 2025 Brandon Ivey "And you will see this in the new year, I will announce some of the most aggressive housing reform plans in American history," President Trump said.Read More
House Committee Moves Housing Bill, NFIP Extension December 18, 2025 Brandon Ivey The House Financial Services Committee approved the Housing for the 21st Century Act on a 50-1 vote.Read More
Refis Lead to Increase in Ginnie MBS Issuance in November December 18, 2025 Emmeline Willey While purchase-mortgage issuance fell 8.4% to hit the lowest monthly volume since March, refinance activity spiked 44.0% in November.Read More
Short Takes: Mortgage Locks Decline in November / Home Prices Decline in November / More Direct FICO Score Providers / JPM Keeps Non-Agency MBS Moving December 18, 2025 Brandon Ivey Locks for mortgages declined by 4.2% on a monthly basis in November, according to Mortgage Capital Trading.Read More