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Aug 2, 2025 3:24 AM
— Housing Market
Fresh tariffs from Trump target homebuilding costs
President Trump's latest tariff announcements, including a 35% levy on goods from Canada, are impacting the housing market. New residential construction has increased, but US purchases of new homes fell. Consumers are uncertain due to potential job loss. Great success in loan originators who kept deals flowing last year.
Aug 1, 2025 8:34 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Weak jobs data boosts odds of mortgage rate drop
Employment numbers fell below expectations, leading to speculation of a potential drop in mortgage rates and increased hiring in the industry. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is stable since a previous spike, and mortgage rates are expected to remain elevated yet stable for a longer period. Bond investors are preparing for a busy week with various economic events. The Mortgage Bankers Association ... more
Jul 31, 2025 10:33 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Why mortgage rates are trapped in a narrow range
Mortgage rates remained largely steady with the Federal Reserve's decision in the past week. The 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped below 6.8% for the first time since May. However, the rate rose slightly due to a strong jobs report and uncertainty around tariffs. Overall, significant movement in mortgage rates is not expected soon.
Jul 30, 2025 9:25 PM
— Housing Market
Underwater mortgages post uptick from year-ago levels
Attom's recent quarterly numbers show that while the share of underwater mortgages has improved in the near term, the percentage is still higher than it was a year ago, revealing regions with stress. Additionally, one mortgage firm went out of business months after a cybersecurity incident that compromised the personal information of over 30,000 clients.
Jul 30, 2025 3:25 PM
— Interest Rates
Pulte takes issue with Powell statement on Fed housing role
Bill Pulte expressed frustration with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for keeping short-term rates unchanged. One mortgage firm went out of business months after experiencing a cybersecurity incident. Nonbank payrolls rose during the homebuying season as borrowing costs trended lower.
Jul 30, 2025 2:23 PM
— Interest Rates
Powell: 'Many, many uncertainties' remain for tariff impacts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell mentioned that the impact of higher tariffs on the economy is still being assessed. There is a division among officials with some expecting no rate cuts this year and others predicting one cut. Economists surveyed do not anticipate rate cuts until later in the year. The Fed governor reiterated his belief that the inflation effects of new tariffs will be brief. T... more
Jul 30, 2025 7:37 AM
— Housing Market
Cruel summer continues as rates, applications barely budge
Mortgage lenders are facing challenges during the summer months as state rates are keeping buyers away. Purchase and refinance activity declined despite rates falling to a two-month low due to market concerns over geopolitical and tariff issues. Mortgage applications increased last week, with a focus on FHA loans and refinancing. Additionally, US purchases of new homes decreased significantly in M... more
Jul 30, 2025 6:23 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Movement Mortgage, Supreme Lending spar over trade secrets
Movement Mortgage and Supreme Lending are engaged in legal battles involving theft of trade secrets, with Movement Mortgage being accused of cutting originators' compensation when customers accept lower rates. Other companies within the mortgage industry are facing legal and financial challenges, such as loan officers being sued for fraudulent originations and the ex-CEO of Sprout being accused of... more
Jul 30, 2025 3:25 AM
— Housing Market
HUD ordered to resume fair housing funds distribution
A federal judge ordered the Department of Housing and Urban Development to resume distributing Fair Housing Initiatives Program funds. The leading lenders hint at serious accusations in a lawsuit related to the departure of nearly two dozen employees. Plaintiffs accuse the company of making fraud accusations to cover up unlawful terminations. Trump's campaign to transform the federal workforce is ... more
Jul 28, 2025 1:24 PM
— Mortgage Lenders
Barry Habib on his appointment to the Fannie Mae board
Barry Habib, a mortgage industry expert, was surprised and honored to be approached by the Federal Housing Finance Agency for a role on the Fannie Mae board. Habib's placement on the board followed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The article also discusses the potential impact of employment numbers on the bond market and loan costs, as well as the regulatory environment su... more
Jul 26, 2025 3:01 AM
— Housing Market
FHFA set to end equitable housing finance plans for GSEs
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is proposing to repeal its fair lending, fair housing and equitable housing finance rule to comply with Pres. Trump's executive orders. They believe the rule is redundant as other agencies already administer similar laws. Additionally, there are discussions about potential plans regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's future.
Jul 25, 2025 11:00 AM
— Housing Market
GSEs could exit conservatorship fast, experts say
The article discusses the potential unexpected and quick exit of government-sponsored enterprises from conservatorship. It also mentions the Community Investment and Prosperity Act that could unlock billions in capital for affordable housing. Additionally, it talks about a repeal of a Biden-era fair housing policy and repositioning of Common Securitization Solutions by government-sponsored enterpr... more
Jul 25, 2025 5:00 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Barry Habib added to Fannie Mae board
Barry Habib, CEO of MBS Highway, has been named to the Fannie Mae board. There is political pressure on the Federal Reserve chairman due to social media posts about inflation. The Treasury's need to finance growing debt is impacting monetary policy and housing costs. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is stable post-tariff spike. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are repositioning Common Securitization Solu... more
Jul 24, 2025 2:00 PM
— Mortgage Lending
Credit scores are not the issue
The article discusses FHFA Director Bill Pulte's decision to have Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accept Vantagescore 4.0 credit scores for mortgage underwriting, sparking a debate over competition in mortgage credit scoring. The industry is caught off guard by this announcement as issues with infrastructure and policy alignment still remain. Pulte's decision is met with skepticism due to lack of detai... more
Jul 24, 2025 10:25 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Fannie Mae cuts rate forecast, raises volume outlook
Fannie Mae predicts lower mortgage rates and higher sales volume for this year and next. Rocket Companies reduces its workforce after the Redfin merger. Mr. Cooper sees profits surge in Q2 despite missing estimates.
Jul 23, 2025 10:01 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Fannie Mae faces bias suit after mass firing over fraud
Former Fannie Mae workers are suing their former employer for discrimination after being fired over fraud allegations. Rocket Companies reduced its workforce after a merger and plans to discontinue Rocket Card. J.D. Power reported that servicers had lower customer service satisfaction scores compared to mortgage originators. Multiply Mortgage offers interest rate discounts and perks for employees ... more
Jul 22, 2025 5:01 PM
— Interest Rates
Pennymac profit jumps 79% despite hedge losses
Pennymac had a more productive second quarter but faced financial losses due to hedging results during early spring rate volatility. Multiply Mortgage is offering homebuying perks and securing lower interest rates for employees at certain companies. Four of the nation's homebuilders saw a decline in profitability due to choppy market conditions, including elevated mortgage rates.
Jul 18, 2025 12:00 PM
— Mortgage Lenders
Wells Fargo sued for not disclosing fees during loan origination
A California borrower is suing Wells Fargo for concealing over a decade that it improperly charged certain origination-related fees. The lawsuit claims that when customers accepted lower rates, the lender reduced or eliminated its originators' compensation.
Jul 18, 2025 10:00 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
FHFA's Vantagescore move changes math on mortgage insurance
The article discusses the potential adoption of VantageScore 4.0 by conforming mortgage lenders, highlighting concerns about infrastructure and policy alignment. The move introduces competition in credit scoring but also brings about challenges regarding implementation.
Jul 17, 2025 1:09 PM
— Housing Market
June sees uptick in new-home loan demand
Homebuyers were focused on purchasing newly constructed homes last month despite high mortgage rates, which is a positive sign in the housing market.
Jul 17, 2025 10:10 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates rise as investors react to inflation news
Mortgage rates rose this week following the latest Consumer Price Index report which decreased hopes for a Federal Open Market Committee reduction in short-term rates at its upcoming meeting. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased for the first time in six weeks driven by a strong jobs report and renewed tariff uncertainty. Loan originators who continued making deals last year shared their secr... more
Jul 17, 2025 3:01 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
Why FHFA may bet on CSP to reform Fannie, Freddie
Recent plans involve a jointly owned government-sponsored enterprise entity for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's bonds, aligning with the goals of the Trump administration. Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could pose risks without regulatory safeguards. Democratic senators are against efforts to privatize these mortgage finance companies.
Jul 16, 2025 11:01 AM
— Mortgage Credit Scoring
FICO challenges FHFA's VantageScore decision
The FHFA's approval of VantageScore 4.0 over FICO's rival 10T model has sparked controversy in the mortgage credit scoring industry. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is reviewing five rules related to credit bureaus and creditworthiness assessments. Bill Pulte, the regulator, has introduced competition for credit metrics but continues to work with three credit bureaus. He also expressed di... more
Jul 14, 2025 1:00 PM
— Housing Market
No Fed cut in July, nearly all economists surveyed say
Economists do not predict the Federal Reserve will cut rates at upcoming meetings, despite speculation. A Wells Fargo customer received compensation for float fees from over a decade ago, leading to a lawsuit. Additionally, an Indiana loan officer was sued for fraudulent originations estimated to cost over $1 million to repurchase.
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