An increase in interest rates limits prepayments on existing mortgages, helping to boost the value of mortgage servicing rights.

Mike Weinbach was most recently president of Mr. Cooper Group, leaving the company shortly after it was acquired by Rocket Companies.

Excluding a one-off $5.69 billion issuance from Chase, securitization of home equity loans declined during the first quarter. Activity involving closed-end second liens held up while HELOC issuance fell. (Includes three data tables.)

“There’s still work to be done and we are committed to continuing to work with the White House and our colleagues in the House on a housing bill that can pass the Senate and get to the president’s desk,” said Sens. Tim Scott, R-SC, and Elizabeth Warren, D-MA.

Even officials at Experian aren’t sure how many lenders are participating in the pilot.

The refi share of originations hit 46.7% in the first quarter, thanks to low interest rates in January and February. Purchase-mortgage volume was up 3.7% compared to the first quarter of 2025. (Includes four data tables.)

The GSEs have differing loan level price adjustments for classic FICO and VantageScore 4.0, according to VantageScore.

Despite the decline, the delinquency rate at the end of March was above the level seen in March 2025. Some of the increase has been pinned on FHA loss-mitigation changes, though foreclosure activity is also rising. (Includes two data tables.)

Versions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act have passed both the House and Senate with broad bipartisan support. However, differences persist.

The GSEs issued CRT deals in March even with economic volatility tied to the war with Iran.