- Sep 16-17, 2025|San Diego, CA
Fannie Mae economists toned down their housing and economic outlook in August, predicting fewer home sales and less mortgage origination volume versus July.
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More details are out about the government-sponsored enterprises' acceptance of nontraditional credit metrics. But pundits say fiscal analysis is still tough.
July 29
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As high interest rates make refinancing impossible for many homeowners, increasing numbers of them are turning to HELOCs and home equity loans for cash.
July 28
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency approached Habib regarding becoming a member of the Fannie Mae board of directors, with the appointment effective July 21.
July 28
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The company was looking to get back into compliance on Nasdaq, but the recent run-up in its stock price has management hitting the pause button.
July 28
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Rithm Capital said it is focused on optimizing Newrez's potential to support the full business, pointing to opportunities in servicing and non-agency lending.
July 28
Only 20% of the Top Producers in the National Mortgage News survey were under 40, while almost half were between 41 and 50, and 30% even older.
Those who raced ahead of the pack of loan originators last year went the distance by offering exceptional customer service, catering to niche pockets of demand in the market.
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The lender said it would pay $500 for each referral from a North Carolina brokerage that it signed a co-marketing agreement with, according to new lawsuits.
August 4
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More powerful storms and pricier building costs are behind the increases in premiums, said the report's authors.
August 4
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The 35% levy on Canadian goods does not include any carve outs for lumber or building supplies, with their costs already rising, Cotality's Selma Hepp said.
August 1
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The Senate bill would make forbearance available to homeowners directly impacted by extreme-weather events, including 2025 California wildfire victims.
August 1
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Companies that lack artificial intelligence governance may spend hundreds of thousands of dollars more in responding to cyberattacks, IBM found.
August 1
