Finance

A stock offering or conservatorship exit could raise loan costs in some contemplated scenarios, a Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research study finds.

The shutdown started with a flight into treasury bonds, putting downward pressure on financing costs, but several other developments slowed mortgage activity.

A potential government shutdown could create unprecedented risks for housing, delaying data releases, and affecting markets more than past shutdowns.

The Fed should consider actively selling its mortgage-backed securities holdings, according to the Federal Reserve's vice chair for supervision.

Nordholm took over as CEO in 2018 and the secondary market buyer of agricultural loans has named another executive who will serve as his successor.

The Trump administration's exploration of a public offering tied to the government-sponsored enterprises spurred debate at a Bipartisan Policy Center event.

However, Rocket, which has been of the companies to participate, has not yet announced its intentions regarding a pre-FHFA announcement increase.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid said that the central bank should continue its focus on curbing inflation, as the job market is "largely in balance."

The top Senate Democrat pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for more details about the Trump administration's efforts to take the mortgage giants public.

FHFA's announcement has investors increasingly concerned about the Bozeman, Montana-based FICO losing both pricing power and a competitive edge.

The St. Petersburg, Florida-based company plans to market 18.4 million shares for $18 to $20 each, according to its Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

With comments on the proposed repeal due Sept. 26, stakeholders must demand decisions based on data — not politics, according to the founder of 480 Advisors.

Refinancing indicators recorded muted gains as home sales challenges persisted ahead of a period when politics may change the market outlook.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech Tuesday that the central bank's policy stance is "modestly restrictive," a stance that will give the central bank flexibility to react to an uncertain economic future.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said in a speech Tuesday that steeper interest rate cuts should be on the table if the labor market continues to show signs of decline.

The next Fed chair could do QE with a twist and there may be a long easing cycle that would help revive mid-sized companies, housing and commercial real estate.

The sudden drop in long-end rates volatility was attributed to investors unwinding positions they used to hedge trades in mortgage-backed securities.

Shares of the online mortgage company known as Better rose, triggering multiple halts for volatility. They've gained more than 450% so far this year.

The move follows banking regulators' departure from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System earlier this year.

MSR investment persists and some values have stabilized since policymakers' rate cut confirmed anticipatory loan pricing, flattening some mortgage rates.