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Inside Mortgage Finance

May 8, 2025

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Private Mortgage Insurance Activity Slows in First Quarter

Fannie and Freddie MBS issuance with private MI declined 20.4% on a sequential basis during the first quarter of 2025. Leaders of private MIs attributed the first-quarter slowdown to affordability issues. (Includes three data tables.) Read More

Demand for MSRs Expected to Remain Elevated

Prices for mortgage servicing rights remain strong as the supply of servicing for sale is declining and investors are hungry for more. MSRs tied to both low interest rates and high interest rates are being met with sustained demand. Read More

Pulte Downplays Odds of an End to GSE Conservatorships

The FHFA director suggested the decision on whether to release Fannie and Freddie from conservatorship depends mostly on President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Read More

UWM Leaning on Organic Growth, Not Acquisitions

United Wholesale Mortgage plans to continue to grow organically, making investments in technology. The nonbank took a large loss in the first quarter as values of mortgage servicing rights declined. Read More

Trump Budget Proposal Takes Aim at Housing Assistance

The budget for 2026 proposes cuts to HUD, and handing over responsibility for affordable housing and rental assistance programs to states. Read More

Senate Bill Would Add Contingencies to Flood Help

The bill would require communities that have experienced repeat flooding to administer disaster mitigation plans in order for residents to stay eligible for NFIP and for relief from FEMA. Read More

Rithm, a SPAC and a Potential Mortgage Spinoff

Rithm continues to post strong earnings, but officials at the REIT are frustrated by how the market treats its stock. It also has a SPAC-in-waiting and a mortgage company it would like to spin off. Read More

JPMorgan Calls for Reforms to Address Affordability

Chase is pushing for Congress to increase housing supply and mortgage credit, among other affordability fixes. Read More

Grapevine: Fed Steady Amid Uncertainty on Tariffs; CFPB Budget

FOMC holds federal funds rate steady; MBA expects rate cut later this year; House committee votes to slash CFPB’s budget. Read More

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