Some 69.8% of mortgages originated during the third quarter of 2025 were securitized.

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

Urban Institute researchers said in a recent report that only strategies that catalyze new construction can truly address the housing affordability problem.

The recently announced goals supplant the three-year plan covering 2025 to 2027 that was adopted during the Biden administration.

At the end of November, the two government-sponsored enterprises held $104.56 billion of agency MBS in retained portfolios. That was up $31.99 billion from the end of September, a 44.1% increase.

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.

Lender repurchases of GSE loans increased 19.8% from the second to the third quarter.

Former Freddie Mac CEO Don Layton said changes to the CRT program in recent years have led to the GSEs carrying more credit risk.

The GSE share of servicing outstanding fell from 46.4% at the end of June to 46.1% at the end of September.

“[The Trump administration’s] position is wrong as a statutory interpretation and is at odds with Congress’ plan in setting up the [CFPB],” according to an amicus brief filed by Democrats.