Grapevine: US Bank Sells Low-Rate Mortgages; Tariffs Taking a Toll July 24, 2025 Brandon Ivey U.S. Bank sells mortgages originated by Union Bank; tariffs and interest rates; Mr. Cooper starts MSR fund; Congress plans to address housing.Read More
Income Plummets at Annaly in Second Quarter July 24, 2025 Brandon Ivey The bulk of the real estate investment trust’s assets are in agency MBS.Read More
Fannie Economists Slash Home Price Projections for 2025 July 24, 2025 Brandon Ivey Home price appreciation has been cooling amid elevated interest rates and declining demand for home purchases.Read More
Short Takes: Habib Appointed to Fannie’s Board / No Apologies / Rise Economy Sues CFPB on Section 1071 / Home Sales Decline July 24, 2025 Brandon Ivey Barry Habib, the founder and CEO of MBS Highway, was appointed to the board of Fannie Mae.Read More
Pre-Tax Income Declines at PennyMac in Second Quarter July 23, 2025 Brandon Ivey The nonbank originated $37.88 billion of loans in the second quarter, up 31.0% from the first quarter.Read More
Mr. Cooper’s Servicing Portfolio Declining Somewhat July 23, 2025 Brandon Ivey The nonbank’s subservicing volume is down 5.1% from the end of 2024.Read More
Short Takes: Average Loan Balances Declining / Mr. Cooper Launches MSR Fund / Rithm Forms RTL Partnership / Congress Poised to Address Housing July 23, 2025 Brandon Ivey While home prices are up, the average loan balance on mortgage applications is declining.Read More
AGNC Takes Loss in 2Q on Tariff Volatility July 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey AGNC Investment took a $140 million loss in the second quarter of 2025.Read More
Warren Critical of Pulte’s Social Media Activity July 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey "Your behavior raises significant questions about your judgment and commitment to operating FHFA in a responsible, competent and lawful manner," Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, wrote to FHFA Director Bill Pulte.Read More
Short Takes: Banking Regulators Look to Reduce Regulatory Burdens / Equifax’s Mortgage Revenues Increase / Home Prices Declining / House Proposes Smaller Cut to CDFI Fund July 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey The latest regulatory review centers on banking operations, capital and the Community Reinvestment Act.Read More