Net income at the Federal Home Loan Banks fell from $1.36 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 to $1.30 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new Inside The GSEs ranking and analysis.

Bill Pulte will remain in his housing roles while serving in the new position.

Cotality’s latest National Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index found that an estimated one in 129 mortgage applications showed indications of fraud in the first quarter.

Redfin said that investors purchased 7.8% of all home listings in the first quarter, their lowest level since 2020.

Plaza has implemented additional security measures to prevent future hacks.

The shareholder vote on a Two Harbors merger with CrossCountry Mortgage was postponed until June 11.

Florida-based GO Mortgage believes its mix of strong technology and personal touch will differentiate the lender from giants in the wholesale channel.

Homeowners insurance premiums increased by 9.16% on an annual basis in 2025, after increasing by double digits each year between 2019 and 2024.

New offering lets homebuyers save up to $20,000 on a home purchase or sale when they use Rocket and a Redfin agent.

Robert Johnson, head of originations at Newrez, said the process went much more smoothly than he expected.