Some lenders are consistently avoiding delivering certain GSE-eligible mortgages to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

FHA and the GSEs stressed lending and servicing options for individuals facing an employment furlough.

The Supreme Court’s brief order stated that it plans oral arguments on the matter in January.

Pennymac will subservice the MSRs for Annaly.

FICO said its new credit score acquisition option could save lenders up to 50% on certain costs for credit scores.

Originations of home equity loans in 2025 are on track to top HEL production in 2022, which was the post-2008 peak. The HELOC share of home equity lending is down somewhat from 2022 but still dominates. (Includes three data tables.)

Housing legislation with strong bipartisan support could move forward in the Senate as soon as this month.

The largest lenders gained a little more market share during the first half of the year. (Includes two data tables.)

Goals for acquisitions of purchase mortgages for low-income borrowers would be reduced under the proposal.

Redwood is marketing a $684.6 million jumbo mortgage-backed security.