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Inside Mortgage Finance

April 9, 2026

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Purchase-Mortgage Volume Plods Along in Agency Market

Deliveries of purchase mortgages to agency MBS were essentially level in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the first quarter of 2025. Refi business remained elevated. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Trump Administration Scales Back Planned CFPB Cuts

The new proposed staffing plan could allow the CFPB to follow through with a series of directives issued by President Trump in March. Read More

Uncertainty Clouds Spring Homebuying Outlook

Pent-up buyer demand may help overcome some interest rate challenges and economic uncertainties this spring. Read More

Mortgage Brokers Spill the Beans on Credit Report Costs

The Broker Action Coalition is asking its members to bring their credit report bills to the trade group’s Washington fly-in this month so DC politicians can see how much a monopoly costs. Read More

Warehouse Lending Elevated Ahead of March Disruption

Warehouse borrowing capacity increased by 15.7% on an annual basis in 2025. And then interest rates on mortgages spiked in March. (Includes data table.) Read More

FASB Moves Forward on Update for MSR Recapture Accounting

A FASB taskforce recommended that accounting practices for mortgage servicing rights should include recapture in valuations. Read More

Two Harbors Opts for CrossCounty Offer; UWM Stews

Two Harbors Investment faced difficulties obtaining shareholder approval for its acquisition by United Wholesale Mortgage after the latter’s stock price declined. Read More

Newrez Faces $4.2 Million Fine for Servicing Violations

Washington state’s financial regulator has accused Newrez of repeatedly violating the state’s Consumer Loan Act through “deficient” mortgage servicing practices. Read More

Trump Again Seeks HUD Budget Cuts

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 would reduce HUD’s discretionary budget authority by 12.7% compared to the 2026 funding level. Read More

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