Home prices declined on an annual basis in 2025 in 35 of the largest 100 markets in the country, according to Intercontinental Exchange.

Annaly markets its first non-QM MBS of 2026; First Federal to acquire Fidelity Bank's NOLA Lending Group affiliate; Pinnacle completes acquisition of Synovous; MBA has a new CFO.

Mr. Cooper announces layoffs following merger; KBRA believes UWM and Two Harbors deal will be strategically favorable; Investor increasing land purchases for areas impacted by California wildfires; Flushing Financial to merge with OceanFirst Financial.

Fannie expects home sales to increase 7% in 2026; 1st Security Bank hires Omeed Salashoor; AD Mortgage debuts jumbo product for luxury homebuyers; MBA said mortgage applications declined the week of Dec. 19.

The addition of InstaMortgage will give reAlpha direct mortgage lending capabilities.

Barry Feierstein has served as chief operating officer at EasyKnock and Hamilton Insurance Agency.

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Frank Cassidy as FHA commissioner and Joe Gormley as president of Ginnie Mae.

The shifts in October continued a trend seen throughout the year in the mortgage market.

Kenny Smith retired from Deloitte Consulting in 2020 after 27 years with the firm.

Priscilla Almodovar to join Fifth Third board of directors.