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Inside Mortgage Finance

August 7, 2025

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FHA Purchase-Mortgage Growth Outpacing Private MI

Securitization of FHA purchase mortgages increased by nearly 30% on a sequential basis in the second quarter. That’s double the rate of GSE activity involving private MI as homebuyers look for loans that can help with affordability. (Includes three data tables.) Read More

FICO CEO Slams Lender Choice on Credit Scores

FICO CEO William Lansing argued that, by allowing lenders to pick between Classic FICO and VantageScore 4.0, FHFA may be creating a race to the bottom when it comes to the quality of credit scores. Read More

Lenders See Chance to Prop Up Purchase-Mortgage Lending

Leaders at big lenders believe the spring homebuying season will continue through the summer, thanks to the shift to a buyers’ market. Real estate companies are less optimistic, citing “punishing” interest rates. Read More

Rocket’s Mr. Cooper Acquisition Took Months of Negotiations

Merger discussions between Rocket Companies and Mr. Cooper Group started in October 2024. The transaction was announced in March only after Rocket made several revisions to its initial offer. Read More

Former Mr. Cooper Exec Tapped to Head Acra

Acra, a top player in the non-qualified mortgage market, has a new CEO, Shawn Stone. Read More

Hard to Predict Outlook for Mortgage Hiring

Mortgage hiring moved forward in June but not by much amid uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates. Read More

Lenders Report Home Insurance Issues Causing Closing Delays

Increasing home insurance premiums have caused delays in mortgage closings, according to Matic, an insurance carrier. Read More

Crapo, Warner Urge Trump Admin to Release CDFI Program Funds

Some $324 million in congressionally appropriated funding for the CDFI Fund has yet to be released by the Trump administration. Read More

Grapevine: Trigger Leads Bill Approved; FHA Nomination

The bill is now headed to President Trump’s desk; Frank Cassidy nominated for FHA commissioner. Read More

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