May 19, 2026By Brandon IveyCredit Score Providers Tout Expanded Mortgage-Borrower PoolBoth VantageScore and FICO claim their scoring models allow lenders to approve more mortgage applicants.
May 14, 2026By John BancroftSpecified-Pool Share of GSE Issuance Up in First QuarterPools of loans secured by property in Florida were the most popular “story” in the first quarter.
May 12, 2026By John BancroftAgency MBS Issuance Soars in April, Prior to Lending DisruptionApril issuance was the highest monthly total since June 2022, when the market was coming down from the euphoria of the COVID-19 rally.
May 8, 2026By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Uncharacteristic Slowdown in 2Q / CCM Raises Purchase Price for Two Harbors / Losses Increase at Blend / Freddie Offers CRT