Figures just released by Countrywide Credit Industries' wholesale division show subprime originations growing by leaps and bounds.From January's total of $90 million, the division's subprime fundings have jumped over a six-month period to $135 million for June, a 50% increase. The wholesale division's six-month tally of subprime originations through June totals $647 million, according to Rick Cossano, Countrywide's executive vice president for wholesale lending.
Over one-third of the Wolters Kluwer survey participants believe the next Fed move will be to boost short-term rates, but most expect one cut next year.
The National Association of Home Builders Remodeling Market Index for the second quarter posted a reading of 61, a one-point decline from the first quarter.
The new Mortgage Bankers Association research adds to debate over whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should allow a less costly alternative to the tri-merge.
Wide regional variances appeared in housing-start activity in 2025, when the traditional leading builder markets all saw numbers decline by as much as 15%.
The bill, which passed with wide bipartisan support, will become law at midnight if President Donald Trump doesn't veto it.
Total application volume fell by over 13.000 units on a month-to-month basis, with declines in purchase and refinance activity, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said.
