Endorsements of FHA home equity conversion mortgages rose 3.2% on an annual basis to $14.17 billion in 2025.

The correspondent channel accounted for 38.0% of government-insured originations in 2025, up from a 34.5% share in 2024.

Home prices increased by 0.1% on a monthly basis in January, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

The Mortgage Bankers Association urged VA to adopt lender-generated documentation and bulk invoicing because loan-specific invoices are often not available.

Patrick Zondervan, executive director of the VA Loan Guaranty Service, said the agency was “absolutely willing” to examine its appraiser requirements.

Some $2.71 trillion of Ginnie servicing was outstanding as of the end of 2025, up 6.8% from 2024.

The $87.67 billion of removals were largely tied to borrower payoffs.

Among other actions, the order calls for the CFPB to revise major mortgage regulation, such as the ability-to-repay and servicing rules.

UWM was the top Ginnie MBS issuer in February even though its volume fell 15.1% from January.

Both purchase-mortgage volume and refinances declined on a monthly basis in February.