Annaly markets its first non-QM MBS of 2026; First Federal to acquire Fidelity Bank's NOLA Lending Group affiliate; Pinnacle completes acquisition of Synovous; MBA has a new CFO.

Kroll Bond Rating Agency expects new ABS issuance volume to increase by 5% from 2025 to 2026.

The $216.0 million securitization is backed by energy-as-a-service contracts. The ABS is supported by 1,445 leases to customers primarily from the health care, industrial and consumer staples industries.

Kroll Bond Rating Agency said United Wholesale Mortgage’s acquisition of Two Harbors will expedite UWM’s move to in-house servicing.

Homebuilders used price reductions and buydowns to drive sales and pull buyers off the sidelines in 2025.

Home insurance premiums are rising at a slower pace, but affordability challenges still remain an issue for homebuyers.

It now only takes seven years for a typical homebuyer to save for downpayment, according to a new report from Realtor.com.

Real estate agent confidence is growing as pending home sales pick up heading into 2026.

Mr. Cooper announces layoffs following merger; KBRA believes UWM and Two Harbors deal will be strategically favorable; Investor increasing land purchases for areas impacted by California wildfires; Flushing Financial to merge with OceanFirst Financial.

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