January 29, 2025By Brandon IveyFHA, VA, Ginnie Still Operating Following Vague Order From TrumpLate on Jan. 27, the Trump administration ordered a pause for federal loan and grant activity, but the vague wording of the order prompted uncertainty for the mortgage market.
January 28, 2025By Andras MalatinszkyFHA Servicing Growth Outpaces VA in Fourth QuarterFHA servicing volume increased by 2.5% on a quarterly basis, hitting $1.39 trillion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
January 17, 2025By Brandon IveyShort Takes: GSE Bi-Merge Transition Delayed / FHA Updates Loss-Mitigation Waterfall / Updated Damage Estimates for CA Wildfires / A&D to Acquire Flagstar’s Wholesale Business via Mr. CooperThe GSEs didn't provide a revised timeline for implementing bi-merge credit score policies.
January 15, 2025By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Housing Groups Support Turner / FHA Looks to Boost Nonprofit Participation / Large Expanded-Credit MBS From CrossCountry / Pretium, Nomura Team on RPL MBS
January 14, 2025By Brandon IveyShort Takes: CFPB Warns of Underinsurance for Flood Risk / FHA Adjusts on In-Home Rental Income / Home Price Appreciation Picks Up / Homebuilder Sees Stronger Demand
January 10, 2025By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Turner’s Confirmation Hearing / FHA Revises Partial Claim Payoff Proposal / Real Estate Investors Eye Tariffs, Immigration / STACR Issuance From Freddie
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