Grapevine: Senate Approves Housing Bill; Federal Layoffs Halted October 16, 2025 Brandon Ivey Senate passes the ROAD to Housing Act; layoffs at HUD, CDFI Fund halted; MBA’s annual conference missing some federal officials.Read More
U.S. Bank Increases Originations, Mortgage Revenue in Third Quarter October 16, 2025 Brandon Ivey Both originations and mortgage revenue increased at U.S. Bank in the third quarter.Read More
Housing Emergency Declaration Might Not Do Much for Mortgages October 16, 2025 Brandon Ivey "We’re not counting on ultimately a big lift in our mortgage business," said Bruce Van Saun, chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group.Read More
Short Takes: FHFA Seeks Comments on New Strategic Plan / Exchange for CRA Loans / CRE Finance Council Adjusts DC Symposium Due to Shutdown / Agency MBS REIT Profitable in 3Q October 16, 2025 Brandon Ivey FHFA's proposed strategic plan includes an emphasis on combating fraud and misconduct.Read More
Mortgage Lending Ticks Up at BofA in 3Q, Slows Elsewhere October 15, 2025 Brandon Ivey While Bank of America managed to increase mortgage production in the third quarter, lending was down at Citizens Financial and PNC Financial.Read More
Pennymac Sending Traditional GSE-Eligible Loans to Non-Agency MBS October 15, 2025 Brandon Ivey Pennymac is set to issue a $291.7 million non-agency mortgage-backed security with GSE-eligible mortgages for primary residences.Read More
Dimon Seeks Reduction in Regulations to Boost Housing October 15, 2025 Brandon Ivey Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, suggested reducing regulation to help housing supply and to reduce the cost of mortgages.Read More
Short Takes: Santander Bank Issuing its First HEL Securitization / Home Equity Loan Awareness Lacking / Free Instacart+ for Mesa Members / UWM and Bilt Plan 2026 Rollout October 15, 2025 Brandon Ivey Santander Bank is marketing a $289.3 million securitization of closed-end second liens, a first for the bank.Read More
Chase Increases Originations in 3Q, Production Slows at Wells October 14, 2025 Brandon Ivey Mortgage originations increased somewhat during the third quarter at JPMorgan Chase, helped by the correspondent channel.Read More
FoA Turns to Better for Traditional Home Equity Lending October 14, 2025 Brandon Ivey FoA will offer the home equity loans through Better’s Tinman platform, a first for the lender, which has focused on reverse mortgages.Read More