January 2, 2025By Brandon IveyBrokers Gain Some Share in FHA/VA Lending in 3QThe increase in broker originations was largely driven by two lenders: United Wholesale Mortgage and PennyMac Financial.
December 30, 2024By Monica HoganA Risky Proposition: 2024 VA Rate-and-Term RefisICE: The average rate-and-term refinancer had their previous mortgage for just 15 months prior to refinancing...
December 27, 2024By James DohnertShort Takes: Housing Supply on the Rise / Mortgages in Forbearance Up / Rates Need to Decrease More to Encourage Refi WaveHousing supply is up 12% year-over-year.
December 20, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Government Shutdown Impact / Existing-Home Sales Increase / Baby Boomers and Home Equity / Ginnie Senior Leader Retiring
December 18, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Senate Passes Trigger Leads Bill / Mixed Figures for Interest Rates / Ginnie’s Reliance on Contractors / Swings in CA Home Prices
December 3, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: FHA Adopts Bank-Like Cyber Reporting Requirements / CFPB Looks to Regulate Data Brokers / Bipartisan Legislation in House on AI / Expanded-Credit MBS From Invictus