AI won’t necessarily reduce costs for servicers, but the technology can improve processes and borrower retention, according to industry participants.

Fannie and Freddie separately updated their selling guides, with changes involving remote online notarization and qualification in instances where the mortgage applicant is anticipating a new job or a raise. There are also some developments involving the Uniform Appraisal Dataset.

In a brief appearance on a show hosted by Steve Bannon, FHFA Director Bill Pulte suggested that part of the reason he was confirmed for the position was to address home prices.

Fannie Mae is offering a new custodial bank account management application that impacts submissions of various forms to the GSE. Freddie Mac has adjusted the definitions of “change of control” and “senior management” at mortgage companies.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each issued two CRT transactions during the first quarter of 2026, including deals in March amid broader economic volatility. (Includes data table.)

MSR investors continue to offer strong bids for both low-coupon and current-coupon assets. Some MSR owners are also adjusting their risk tolerance as volatility in the financial markets has been constant during the Trump administration.

Federal bank regulators are looking to reduce the capital requirements that apply to mortgage servicing rights and to mortgages held in portfolio. A March proposal is seen as making mortgage lending and servicing somewhat more attractive for banks.

Jun Choi and Richard Tak are the sole owners of Mortgage One. They will receive 300,000 shares of Linkhome’s stock, which is trading at around $1.00 per share.

Following UWM's announcement, CrossCountry Mortgage modified its bid for Two Harbors.

The ARMs were predominantly originated by Ally Bank, and have seasoned for an average of nearly five years.