Freddie Profits Ebb on Housing Market Woes July 31, 2025 Dennis Hollier Higher provisions for losses in the second quarter contributed to a 14.6% sequential drop in net income for the mortgage giant.Read More
Fannie's Income Declines Somewhat in Second Quarter July 30, 2025 Dennis Hollier Lower head counts at the mortgage giant reduced administrative expenses by $145 million in the second quarter, though profits were still down 9% sequentially.Read More
Housing Bill With Bipartisan Support Moves Forward in Senate July 29, 2025 Brandon Ivey The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs approved the ROAD to Housing Act on a 24-0 vote.Read More
MBA Concerned About HUD's Energy Code Changes July 28, 2025 Emmeline Willey MBA's Megan Booth said the updated code would lead to fewer FHA- and USDA-backed properties.Read More
Short Takes: Regulatory Breaks for the GSEs? / Bank Seeks to Expand Wholesale Outreach / Non-QM Concerns? / Radian’s New MBS / IH President Departs July 28, 2025 Dennis Hollier and Paul Muolo Invitation Homes, one of the largest owners of single-family rental homes in the nation, said company President Charles Young has resigned.Read More
House Republicans Look to Drop CFPB Director From FDIC Board Role July 25, 2025 Shannon Clark The bill would shift the CFPB director from a voting member of the FDIC's board to a non-voting observer.Read More
Short Takes: Habib Appointed to Fannie’s Board / No Apologies / Rise Economy Sues CFPB on Section 1071 / Home Sales Decline July 24, 2025 Brandon Ivey Barry Habib, the founder and CEO of MBS Highway, was appointed to the board of Fannie Mae.Read More
CFPB Walks Back Proposal on State Enforcement Notice July 22, 2025 Shannon Clark The bureau noted that it wouldn’t implement the rule if it received “significant adverse comments.”Read More
Short Takes: Banking Regulators Look to Reduce Regulatory Burdens / Equifax’s Mortgage Revenues Increase / Home Prices Declining / House Proposes Smaller Cut to CDFI Fund July 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey The latest regulatory review centers on banking operations, capital and the Community Reinvestment Act.Read More
Trigger Lead Ban Close to the Finish Line July 15, 2025 Shannon Clark A ban on mortgage trigger leads looks to be getting closer to being signed into law.Read More