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The potential impacts of import tariffs cloud the outlook, though, and could lead mortgage rates to surge and fall throughout the coming year.
February 20
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Potential policy changes, a growing product niche, new thinking about whether to outsource and technology innovations are transforming the industry.
February 20
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Calabria left the free-market think tank Cato Institute and is said to be at the Office of Management and Budget, reviewing multiple agencies.
February 20
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When a house is lost, so is much of the collateral on the mortgage. Here's how both lenders and homeowners can bounce back.
February 20
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Howard Lutnick's influence in housing today is primarily tied to tariffs but his firm also had a storied past in mortgages and was hit hard by the 9/11 attacks.
February 19
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The enterprise failed to improve on its net income but did report a steady profit, and got closer to meeting minimum risk-based regulatory capital requirements.
February 14
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If the government were to end the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorships, the new status could constrain CRT deal ratings, as they are counterparties.
February 13
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North American banks face heightened anti-money laundering scrutiny and a few related variables will determine whether or not this leads to more mortgage sales.
February 13
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But the company took a credit loss provision in the fourth quarter, deciding to add to its reserves because of new mortgage acquisitions to its portfolio.
February 13
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said insurance companies and banks are already pulling out of disaster-prone areas, which could pose problems.
February 12
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The MBA disclosed the year-end rankings of income-producing mortgage servicers at its yearly conference for this part of the industry.
February 11
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Experts said the government-sponsored enterprises could change their tack on some of the innovation seen since the pandemic in loss mitigation, lending and technology.
February 10
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While prices and mortgage rates are having an effect on consumers, homeownership is still more affordable than renting in much of the country, new research found.
February 7
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HUD, Ginnie Mae and USDA weighed in on the status of recent actions, some of which could change due to transitions in Washington.
February 6
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The Federal Home Loan Bank called the transition to special policy advisor a joint decision between the executive and board as new reviews in Washington start.
January 31
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Mortgage lenders still need to monetize mortgage servicing rights quickly amid the sluggish housing market, representing more opportunities for the firm.
January 30
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Rebranded Two far exceeded consensus on net profit but took a loss in comprehensive income during a period in which it had to hedge to address market risk.
January 30
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The bank anticipates recent changes will help it rebound soon from a quarter in which commercial-loan distress grew and a sale of the company fell apart.
January 28
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The market is watching to see how investors handle any market dislocations that arise as elected leaders look to reform the government-sponsored enterprises.
January 27
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's stock were downgraded to "underperform" by KBW as they are currently priced above its expectations.
January 27
