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Aug 20, 2025 9:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Trump calls on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign after she was accused of mortgage fraud
President Trump called for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign after allegations of mortgage fraud were made against her by one of his administration's officials, Bill Pulte. Pulte claimed that Cook falsified bank and property records to obtain more favorable loan terms for her homes, designating them as primary residences. Trump also expressed a desire to cut interest rates and make chan... more
Aug 20, 2025 1:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Mortgage rate 'buydowns' kept home prices high and are coming back to bite buyers
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Aug 19, 2025 11:23 AM
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'Upside down economically': Here's why the housing market probably won't get more affordable if the Fed cuts rates
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Aug 18, 2025 3:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Trump wants to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public. The plan has some problems.
The Trump administration is considering a potential public offering for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which would be the largest IPO in history. Plans involve selling 5% to 15% of shares at a combined valuation of $500 billion or more, but attracting investors poses challenges. President Trump is meeting with Wall Street CEOs to discuss the mortgage giants, and the timeline for the I... more
Aug 17, 2025 6:24 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Tomorrow is the final day for home buyers to qualify for Chase’s ‘mortgage rate sale’
Chase Home Lending is offering a limited-time mortgage rate sale on purchase applications, available until Monday, Aug. 18. The discount can be as much as 0.25% on fixed-rate mortgages, saving borrowers thousands of dollars in interest over the life of the loan. The program is stackable with other Chase discounts and is available on all home purchase mortgages, including FHA loans.
Aug 15, 2025 3:25 PM
— Mortgage Lenders
How mortgage executives are thinking of layoffs: Fannie Mae
Lenders are prioritizing cutting costs by laying off back office staff rather than reducing other business expenses. Fannie Mae economists have lowered their housing and economic outlook in August, anticipating fewer home sales and decreased mortgage origination volume compared to July. Nonbank lenders saw a surge in production income, returning to profitability for the first time in three quarter... more
Aug 15, 2025 5:26 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Fannie Mae adds new temporary buydown rules for servicers
Fannie Mae updated its servicing guidelines to include new instructions for handling temporary interest-rate buydowns, tightening rules around condo and co-op loans, and accepting nontraditional credit metrics. They are also testing buying certain loans without title insurance or attorney opinion letters.
Aug 13, 2025 8:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
TBA Trading, Servicing, DPA, HELOC Products; CFPB and Regulations Shifting
The article discusses the slowing pace of economic growth in Texas, with a decline in payroll employment. It mentions increasing applications for adjustable-rate mortgages and features several companies offering products and services to streamline mortgage processes. Additionally, it addresses regulatory updates regarding CFPB activity and state laws impacting mortgage lenders.
Aug 13, 2025 4:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Declines by Most Since February
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Aug 13, 2025 2:24 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Average UK Mortgage Rate Is Below 5% for First Time Since Truss
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Aug 12, 2025 8:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Variable Rate HELOC, Fraud, Marketing Tools; Educate Your Borrowers; Inflation Data as Expected
The article discusses the impact of short-term rates on adjustable-rate mortgages, the increase in ARM volume, anticipated IPOs of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and potential changes at the Federal Reserve. It also touches on the importance of the September Fed meeting, Bill Ackman's plans for Fannie & Freddie, and the resolution of the 2008 financial crisis. Additionally, the article promotes vario... more
Aug 12, 2025 6:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Fed Rate Cut Grows More Likely as Inflation Holds Steady at 2.7%
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Aug 11, 2025 8:24 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Non-Del, Compliance, 5/1 ARM, Digital Asset Regulation; FHA, VA, USDA News
The article discusses various topics related to the mortgage industry, such as the use of AI in capital markets, state fair lending enforcement, new products and services for lenders and brokers, the evolving landscape of digital asset regulation, compliance risks for pre-approval letters, and government program changes such as FHA and VA announcements.
Aug 8, 2025 9:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Two-year UK mortgage rates fall below five-year rates for first time since 2022
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Aug 8, 2025 9:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Chase Home Lending is offering a 'mortgage rate sale' until August 18
Chase Home Lending is offering a limited-time 'mortgage rate sale' with personalized, lockable interest rate discounts for buyers looking to save on their mortgage. The discount can be as much as 0.25%, saving borrowers thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. The offer is available on fixed-rate mortgages for the life of the loan and during the initial fixed-rate period for adjustable-rate... more
Aug 8, 2025 6:27 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Loandepot, Onity, Cenlar announce leadership moves
Various mortgage-related companies have been making strategic moves, such as partnerships and new appointments, in response to market changes and challenges. Some companies are experiencing losses and seeking to develop new technologies, while others are expanding their reach and touting construction lending experience.
Aug 8, 2025 3:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Loan Delivery, Warehouse, Compliance Webinar, Workflow Tools; Correspondent News
The article discusses various updates, launches, and expansions in the mortgage industry, including earnings announcements, new loan programs, and proprietary reverse mortgage solutions. It also mentions digital solutions that are reshaping the settlement and closing process for mortgage professionals.
Aug 7, 2025 9:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
US Mortgage Rates Fall for a Third Week, Hitting Lowest Since April
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Aug 7, 2025 5:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Buyers, Take Note: Mortgage Rates Are Falling, Home-Price Growth Is Cooling and Supply Is Outpacing Demand
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Aug 6, 2025 9:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
DPA, HELOC, Document, Non-QM, Pooling Products; Conf. Conventional Changes
The mortgage industry is seeing an increase in refinancing applications, with Joel Kan reporting that the refinance share of mortgage activity is at 41.5% and the adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share is at 8.5%. Companies like Total Expert, PlainsCapital Bank National Warehouse Lending, Carrington Mortgage Services, Docutech, Homebridge, Symmetry Lending, and Down Payment Resource offer various se... more
Aug 5, 2025 1:25 PM
— Mortgage Lenders
Home equity surges and lenders smell opportunity
Americans are sitting on a record $34.5 trillion in home equity due to rising home prices and mortgage rates keeping owners in place. Lenders are eager to capitalize on this equity. Finance of America announced buying out Blackstone's equity stake in a mortgage lender for $80 million. GSE loans acquired have higher loan-to-value and debt-to-income ratios and lower credit scores, increasing serious... more
Aug 4, 2025 8:25 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Can you get a mortgage with bad credit?
The article discusses how individuals with bad credit can still get a mortgage to buy a house. It explains what bad credit scores are considered to be, provides tips on improving the chances of mortgage approval, such as reviewing credit reports for errors, making a larger down payment, and improving the debt-to-income ratio. The article also mentions various mortgage options for borrowers with lo... more
Aug 2, 2025 3:25 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Who will be the next Warren Buffett of investing? 5 contenders to fill Buffett’s big shoes
The article discusses potential candidates who could be the next Warren Buffett in the investing world, including Greg Abel, Bill Ackman, Seth Klarman, Ted Weschler, Todd Combs, and Li Lu. These individuals have impressive track records in investing and some have similarities in their investment philosophies with Buffett. It also mentions how these investors are unique in their approaches and back... more
Jul 31, 2025 9:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Even as Fed Holds Steady on Cuts
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