April 3, 2026By Brandon IveyRising Interest Rates Diminishing Mortgage Demand“Demand [for mortgages] remains highly rate-sensitive despite increased [housing] inventory,” according to Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association.
April 3, 2026By Emmeline WilleyHECM Endorsements Increase Slightly in 2025Endorsements of FHA home equity conversion mortgages rose 3.2% on an annual basis to $14.17 billion in 2025.
April 3, 2026By Brandon IveyPennymac Spreads Out Agency-Eligible DeliveriesEllington Financial is set to issue a non-agency MBS with GSE-eligible mortgages originated by Pennymac.
April 3, 2026By Brandon IveyShort Takes: GSEs Delay UCD Timeline / Lending Up Slightly in 1Q at Figure / Newrez Launches CES Product in Wholesale / PartnerOne Acquires Mortgage Cadence
April 2, 2026By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Pending Home Sales Down Compared With 2025 / Move to Jacksonville? / Second-Lien Reverse-Mortgage Line of Credit