The February lull is a common seasonal occurrence.

“The government’s being run by great people, they’re going to do great things going forward,” said Mat Ishbia, chairman and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage.

Originations of agency high-balance mortgages increased by 48.6% to $53.83 billion in 2024.

Government-insured lending and nonconforming mortgages took share from the conventional-conforming market in 2024.

Borrower payoffs reflect heavy refinance activity in the Ginnie program.

The top five VA lenders in 2024: Veterans United Home Loans, UWM, Rocket, Freedom and Navy Federal.

Mortgage professionals have yet to report any snafus regarding FHA and/or Ginnie business approvals. However...

Some servicing advisors believe that, at the very least, Ginnie approvals on sale of MSRs will slow.

Fannie issued no Connecticut Avenue Securities during the final three months of 2024.

Scott Turner's recent appointment as head of HUD should help push through some of the agency's new agenda items.