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Inside Mortgage Finance

April 16, 2026

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Agency Servicing Market Subdued in Early 2026

Depository institutions increased their share of the agency servicing market slightly in the first quarter of 2026 as a handful of banks bought GSE MSR in the bulk market. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

MBA Set to Hit Capitol Hill With Fresh Policy Agenda

The trade group plans to target provisions in the bipartisan housing package moving through Congress, including efforts to deter corporate investors from buying single-family homes. Read More

UWM Tried to Save Planned Acquisition of Two Harbors

The bidding war between CrossCountry Mortgage and United Wholesale Mortgage started much earlier than previously known. Read More

FHFA’s Scrapped Press Conference Fires Rumor Mill

Industry watchers believe the abruptly cancelled FHFA/HUD press conference was tied to implementation of VantageScore 4.0. Read More

Senior HUD Official Clashes With Fair Housing Advocates

A HUD official warned that he would unleash an “investigative storm” on fair housing advocates who violate the Fair Housing Act. Read More

Private Home Listings May Impact Appraisal Valuations

Real estate professionals argue that private listings can be a net negative for homebuyers and sellers. Read More

Big Banks Increase Lending on Annual Basis in 1Q

BofA, Chase and Wells all increased production by more than 40% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2026. But demand for mortgages diminished in March amid rising interest rates. Read More

Housing a Hot Topic in a Fraught Election Cycle

Politicians face high stakes heading into what’s expected to be a competitive midterm election cycle, and housing issues appeal to a broad electoral base. Read More

Largest Lenders, Nonbanks Grab More Lending Share

The five largest lenders accounted for 21.5% of originations in 2025. Nonbanks produced 65.6% of all residential mortgages. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

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