FTC warns Mortgage Connect about noncompetes; Rocket preps CES MBS; New legislation on mortgages for homes on tribal land passed; Share of first-time homebuyers increasing.

Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, said management at Two Harbors is “maybe playing some games” in opting to be acquired by CrossCountry Mortgage rather than by UWM.

Mike Logozzo, CEO of reAlpha, said the company is putting a greater emphasis on artificial intelligence.

NTEU argues that the appeals court should allow the district court to review the staffing plan, but without a specific deadline.

“While speculation continues around the potential privatization of the government-sponsored enterprises, Morningstar DBRS does not view any changes to [their] status as likely for the length of the credit rating outlook period given the complexities and potential consequences of such an action, especially considering the current macroeconomic environment,” the rating service said.

“There are hundreds of thousands more home sellers in the market than buyers because buyers have been spooked by high mortgage rates, high prices and economic uncertainty,” Redfin said.

Academy Mortgage won an appeal in a case involving attorney's fees associated with a lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act.

"Record To-Be-Announced activity [in March] was primarily driven by a spike in rate volatility amid heightened macro uncertainty and broader market volatility," Tradeweb said.

NEXA's new initiative would allow originators to share in recurring revenue streams tied to loan performance.

Retirements and a lack of new hires led staffing levels to shrink in the third quarter of 2025.