GSE Repurchases on the Rise in 3Q December 23, 2025 John Bancroft Lender repurchases of GSE loans increased 19.8% from the second to the third quarter.Read More
Seasonal Factors Drive Increase in Delinquency Rate December 23, 2025 James Dohnert The last day of November falling on Sunday likely was the cause of the increase in delinquencies from October.Read More
CDIA Calls Out Credit Washing for Rise in Credit Reporting Complaints December 23, 2025 Shannon Clark The CDIA said that credit washing, encouraged by credit repair organizations, is driving the increase in complaints submitted to the CFPB.Read More
Home Price Growth Slows in November December 23, 2025 James Dohnert Home prices increased 2.6% on a year-over-year basis in November, the smallest increase since 2012.Read More
Short Takes: reAlpha Acquires Mortgage Lender / Huntington, Cadence Merger Gets Approval / Mutual of Omaha Names New COO / Promotion at The Standard / Publishing Break December 23, 2025 James Dohnert The addition of InstaMortgage will give reAlpha direct mortgage lending capabilities.Read More
Mortgage-Banking Income at Depositories Increases December 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey Banks and thrifts saw a 6.1% increase in mortgage-banking income from the second to the third quarter.Read More
Homes Staying on the Market Longer December 22, 2025 James Dohnert Homes that went under contract last month spent an average of 53 days on the market, according to a new report by Redfin.Read More
Former Freddie CEO Raises Concerns on Changes to CRT Program December 22, 2025 Dennis Hollier Former Freddie Mac CEO Don Layton said changes to the CRT program in recent years have led to the GSEs carrying more credit risk.Read More
Existing-Home Sales Up Slightly in November December 22, 2025 James Dohnert Existing-home sales increased in November, the third consecutive month of sequential growth.Read More
Short Takes: Better Hires New COO / Kiavi Expands Lending Footprint / JPMorgan Preps Jumbo MBS / BofA Offers Aid to Residents Impacted by LA Wildfires December 22, 2025 James Dohnert Barry Feierstein has served as chief operating officer at EasyKnock and Hamilton Insurance Agency.Read More
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