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Fannie Mae also foresees more home sales than it did in June, but the Mortgage Bankers Association reduced its origination projections for 2025.

Contract signings on new single-family homes increased 0.6% to an annualized rate of 627,000 last month, according to government data released Thursday.

The overall 2025 average customer service satisfaction score for servicers is 131 points below that of mortgage originators, J.D. Power said, 596 versus 727.

The end of VA foreclosure moratorium is behind a rise in auctions, but bidder hesitancy suggests home prices could fall further.

The agreement with D2 Asset Management doubles the firm's previous commitment to Unlock, as current economic trends provide momentum for the growing sector.

Rocket Companies confirmed it had reduced its workforce following the completion of its Redfin merger. The company also plans to discontinue Rocket Card on Sept. 8.

Choppy market conditions, including mortgage rates which remain elevated, had an impact on profitability at four of the nation's homebuilders in the quarter.

Sales of previously owned US homes fell in June to a nine-month low as potential buyers continued to bristle at record prices and high borrowing costs.

Mr. Cooper's Q2 profit surged on servicing gains, despite missing estimates, as it preps for Rocket deal and eyes MSR growth with new client wins.

Multiply Mortgage says it can secure up to 75 basis points off interest rates, and other homebuying perks, for employees at companies using its free program.