An estimated $68.00 billion of adjustable-rate mortgages were originated in the fourth quarter.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte is posting pictures of printed memos on X to announce FHFA policy changes.

The correspondent share of nonconforming originations fell to 9.0% in 2024, down from an 11.9% share in 2023.

Hispanics are becoming homeowners at a quicker rate than other ethnic or racial groups, and they’re buying at a younger age on average, a trend that looks set to continue.

Home prices increased by 0.2% on a monthly basis in January, according to FHFA.

Tomo will use the proceeds to hire additional loan officers, processors and underwriters.

Freddie President Michael Hutchins will step in as interim CEO.

Lawrence Yun, chief economist at NAR, said “the momentum for home sales is flashing encouraging signs.”

The policies established during the Biden administration aimed at addressing bias in appraisal practices.

“In the near term, we expect mortgage rates to remain in a fairly narrow range, between 6.5 and 7%, which should support the spring housing market,” said Mike Fratantoni, a senior vice president and chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association.