The Senate approved S. 3502, The Home Buyers Privacy Protection Act, on a unanimous vote.

Much of the decline was the result of a change in how Freddie Mac classifies loans subject to a repurchase claim for which the seller has provided a remedy.

Fannie Mae economists forecast “no meaningful decline ” in the 10-year Treasury rate in 2025.

The Congressional Budget Office looked at eliminating the high-cost loan limit or extending an add-on to the guarantee fee charged by the GSEs.

Rep. French Hill, R-AR, will lead the House Financial Services Committee next year.

Potential homebuyers are done hibernating, according to Redfin.

The California Democrat vows to fight to maintain consumer protections.

“A trade war would increase costs, including housing construction costs, and potentially affect employment, pressuring demand and mortgage performance,” according to Fitch Ratings.

The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined from 6.81% on Nov. 27 to 6.69% on Dec. 5.

Onslow Bay plans to increase its correspondent business by offering a non-delegated option next year.