Rocket Mortgage was the largest originator of home equity loans in the first quarter of 2026. The nonbank started originating closed-end second liens in recent years as refi opportunities declined. (Includes three data tables.)

Days after issuing a $1.02 billion expanded-credit MBS, Annaly is marketing a $1.01 billion deal.

Federal regulators are open to adjusting the 250% risk weight that currently applies to bank holdings of mortgage servicing rights. Trade groups are calling for it to be reduced to 100%.

The number of new listings last week hit the lowest level since February.

Sales of new homes declined on monthly and annual bases in May.

Nonbanks accounted for 68.0% of residential mortgage originations in the first quarter of 2026. (Includes two data charts.)

H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, is being hailed as the most significant housing legislation from Congress in three decades.

Chase remained the largest warehouse provider as of the end of the March, while losing some market share.

Fannie increased its interest rate projections somewhat in the latest monthly forecast from the GSE.

Demographic shifts are expected to lead housing supply to surpass demand in the coming years.