The Senate-approved ROAD to Housing Act was dropped from a 2026 defense bill. However, House Republicans indicated that they’re working toward legislation to address housing affordability.

Interest rates on mortgages are expected to remain in a narrow band in the next few years.

Fannie and Freddie issued separate updates aimed at identifying and preventing fraud in mortgage transactions.

The issuance looks to have been prompted by a joint venture SG Capital formed earlier this year known as Hillgrowth Acquisition.

Filing deadline for third-quarter HMDA data has been extended to Dec. 12.

Locks for rate/term refis were down 34.3% on a monthly basis.

The average combined LTV ratio for loans in the pending $365.0 million MBS from Citi is 82.8%.

Foreclosure filings declined by 3% on a monthly basis in November.

Housing Trust Fund allocations for 2026 were just announced, months behind the usual timeline.

Republicans in the House balked at including the ROAD to Housing Act in a defense spending bill.