The average size of commercial MBS loans moved into 'special servicing' has more than doubled over the past 12 months, according to Fitch Ratings. Five of the loans newly transferred into special servicing in January had balances of more than $100 million, the rating agency said. In total, 248 loans totaling $4.27 billion moved into special servicing during the month. This is more than four times the balance transferred during the same month a year ago.
House Republicans floated discussion legislative drafts aimed, in part, at strengthening the Federal Home Loan Banks' role providing liquidity to the financial system.
More than 80% of lenders are evaluating AI tools across their businesses, yet only 17% have deployed the technology in live production workflows.
Equity levels grew to start 2026 after pulling back to end last year, as older homeowners increasingly say they prefer to remain in place rather than downsize.
The Federal Housing Administration's demonstration project would allow payments to be deferred without placing a subordinate lien on a primary mortgage.
HUD found financial mismanagement, inadequate fraud controls, false certifications and improper payments within the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority.
As non-QM lending keeps growing, RiskSpan says its new tool gives lenders and investors a better way to judge borrower risk
