https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/rss en-us jdohnert@imfpubs.com Higher mortgage rates slow down mortgage application submissions; Better continues cost-cutting measures; Home prices tick up slightly in September. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238871 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238871-short-takes-mortgage-apps-decrease-better-continues-cost-cutting-home-prices-tick-up jdohnert@imfpubs.com Homebase is available to MBA members at an annual subscription fee of $150 and to non-members for $300. The platform offers continuing education coursework, coaching, community engagement and advocacy opportunities. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238848 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:57:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238848-mba-launches-coaching-platform-for-los jdohnert@imfpubs.com Saluda Grade will provide capital for Zippy and work alongside it on credit, product development and other areas. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238850 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238850-short-takes-saluda-grade-zippy-team-for-manufactured-housing-loans-bravo-capital-now-financing-btr-projects-dark-matter-promotes-execs jdohnert@imfpubs.com A recent PwC study found that 74% of borrowers were concerned about AI making lending decisions. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238797 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:58:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238797-borrowers-weary-of-ai-decision-making bivey@imfpubs.com eXp's new partnership comes after the end of a similar relationship with Kind Lending. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238777 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238777-short-takes-exp-realty-partners-with-newrez-fannie-selling-npls-vwh-buys-more-distressed-mortgages-orderly-succession-at-mfa jdohnert@imfpubs.com Vishal Garg laid out what Better's new priorities will be now that he has returned to the company he founded. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238737 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:56:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238737-better-20-to-focus-on-helocs-ai-and-getting-a-new-ceo bivey@imfpubs.com UWM will take results from automated underwriting systems for determining borrower eligibility for agency mortgages. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238742 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238742-short-takes-uwm-removes-minimum-credit-score-overlay-for-agency-loans-refi-share-of-applications-down-to-37-former-dni-lawyer-joins-freddie jdohnert@imfpubs.com The special committee of the board of directors at Better Home and Finance has withdrawn its challenge to the preliminary report of the independent inspector of elections regarding the consent solicitation initiated by former company CEO Vishal Garg. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238724 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:58:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238724-sellers-slow-to-adjust-prices-in-higher-rate-market dhollier@imfpubs.com Freddie Mac Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Anil Hinduja left the company last week. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238725 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238725-short-takes-another-freddie-executive-leaves-gse-neighborhood-intelligence-stops-acquisition-of-real-estate-services-platform-sellers-slow-to-adjust-prices ewilley@imfpubs.com Matt Jones, the Trump administration’s nominee for commissioner of FHA, plans to continue to work to reduce mortgage costs and housing costs if confirmed for the position. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238698 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:58:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238698-fha-nom-targets-cost-reductions bivey@imfpubs.com In recent weeks, Better has disputed shareholder share counts announced by Garg and accused him of violations of securities laws in his effort to remove directors at the company. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238696 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:56:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238696-garg-claims-enough-support-to-shake-up-better bivey@imfpubs.com FICO launched a direct license program a year ago but adoption has been hindered by lack of approval from FHFA for use by the government-sponsored enterprises. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238697 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238697-short-takes-fhfa-looking-to-approve-fico-direct-rate-hike-still-expected-betters-share-price-increases bivey@imfpubs.com The district court sided with the Trump administration, determining that the employees failed to plausibly allege a claim for retaliation under the Fair Housing Act. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238661 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:56:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238661-court-dismisses-lawsuit-by-former-hud-office-of-fair-housing-attorneys bivey@imfpubs.com Sridhar Sharma is the new CEO of Sagent, following a nine-month stint in the position by Chris Marshall. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238604 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238604-short-takes-new-leaders-at-sagent-blackstone-back-with-an-expanded-credit-mbs-non-qm-lender-offering-3-000-credit sclark@imfpubs.com Brian Johnson could be confirmed in a matter of a few weeks, according to an industry attorney. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238583 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:58:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238583-senate-committee-advances-cfpb-director-nominee bivey@imfpubs.com The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased by 19 basis points this week, to 6.95% as of Thursday, according to Freddie Mac. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238587 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238587-short-takes-interest-rates-on-mortgages-spike-pending-home-sales-hold-up-in-august-housing-starts-increase-mike-middleman-new-ceo-of-archwell-capital bivey@imfpubs.com Earlier in his career, Jones was a staffer in the Senate and he was an associate vice president of government housing finance at the Mortgage Bankers Association from early 2023 through early 2025. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238535 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:56:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238535-jones-nominated-for-fha-commissioner bivey@imfpubs.com CrossCountry Mortgage and Rocket Mortgage raised the loan limit they'll accept for conforming mortgages by 1.5% ahead of an anticipated increase in conforming loan limits in the new year. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238524 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238524-short-takes-lenders-increase-their-conforming-loan-limits-listings-of-homes-outpacing-sales-greenberg-staying-a-little-longer-at-two-harbors-redwood-upsizes-debt-offering bivey@imfpubs.com Some 1.5 million homes were listed for sale as of the end of August. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238486 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238486-short-takes-number-of-homes-for-sale-up-to-2020-level-ginnie-msrs-on-offer-mct-hires-piercy-angelai-receives-100-million-investment bivey@imfpubs.com The effort aims to “address crucial workplace and mission needs by eliminating redundancies, streamlining and increasing flexibility in work processes and consolidating administrative functions.” http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238471 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:59:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238471-hud-office-reorganization-plan-withdrawn-after-brief-publication dhollier@imfpubs.com The firing of 10 senior executives at the government-sponsored enterprise in August rattled leaders and staffers. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238472 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:58:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238472-employee-morale-takes-hit-at-fannie-mae-following-layoffs bivey@imfpubs.com Opendoor is now offering purchase mortgages in 21 states and Washington, DC. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238475 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238475-short-takes-opendoor-expands-purchase-mortgage-effort-better-having-trouble-attracting-ceo-candidates-new-ceo-at-nexa bivey@imfpubs.com Vishal Garg issued a press release Wednesday, calling himself the “true” CEO of Better Home and Finance. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238444 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:56:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238444-garg-claims-to-be-true-ceo-of-better bivey@imfpubs.com Applications were essentially unchanged on a weekly basis last week even as interest rates ticked up. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238433 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238433-short-takes-applications-hold-steady-fha-offers-relief-in-indiana-betters-bills-piling-up-in-ceo-fight bivey@imfpubs.com Former CEO of Fannie Mae said he'll resign from Better's board if former CEO returns; BAC appoints Jamie Cavanaugh as CEO; Stewart goes on acquisition spree. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238421 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238421-short-takes-frater-shuns-garg-realpha-ceo-takes-leadership-role-at-bac-stewart-acquires-two-companies jdohnert@imfpubs.com Founded by mortgage industry veteran Ben Anderson, Cindie is designed to work alongside mortgage professionals throughout the lending process. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238415 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:56:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238415-new-ai-platform-aims-to-tackle-mortgage-admin jdohnert@imfpubs.com Former Meta executive named CEO of Redfin; Former Rocket Pro GM named CEO of Informed; CV3 Touts technology for growth; Knock brings buy-before-you-sell product to Texas. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238416 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:55:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238416-short-takes-redfin-gets-new-ceo-former-rocket-exec-named-ceo-of-informed-cv3-on-track-to-originate-2-billion-in-bpls-knock-expands-to-texas jdohnert@imfpubs.com Committee members warned that the former CEO's return would negatively impact the progress Better has made since his departure from the company. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238366 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:58:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238366-better-special-committee-warns-against-return-of-former-ceo dhollier@imfpubs.com Pulte-led Federal Housing Finance Agency presides over further reductions in the senior staff at Fannie Mae, terminating as many as a dozen executives last week. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238360 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:58:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238360-another-round-of-firings-at-fannie-mae jdohnert@imfpubs.com As part of the merger, UMortgage CEO Anthony Casa will join NEXA as an executive partner. http://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238356 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:56:00 -0400 https://www.insidemortgagefinance.com/articles/238356-nexa-lending-acquires-umortgage