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The Treasury secretary highlighted the impacts the bond market has on affordability and previewed regulatory tweaks the administration is eyeing to keep yields stable and credit flowing.

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic won't seek reappointment following the end of his current term on Feb. 28, 2026.

Besides adding 60 days to the partial claim deadline in some cases, the bill also has provisions for buyer agent payments for Veterans Affairs borrowers.

A think tank's analysis of the system that provides banks with financing backed by an implied guarantee arrives amid broader federal efficiency reviews.

While Rocket increased 15 points, it slipped to 11th overall as other mortgage lenders had higher customer service score growth, J.D, Power said.

Second-lien mortgages make up the collateral pool. Those assets normally have a high expected loss severity, but the borrowers appear to be of prime credit quality.

Third-quarter mortgage earnings revealed swings in profitability, but the real story, according to the Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, is that hedging MSRs is unnecessary for well-managed lenders.

A 50-year mortgage on a median-priced US home could reduce borrower's monthly repayment, but also double the amount of interest the owner pays over the life of the loan, according to UBS Group AG analysts.

Congressmen introduced the Retroactive Renewal and Reauthorization Act to the House Monday, with hopes to backdate the reauthorization of the insurance program.

Rate-and-term refinances dropped 14% month over month in October, but were still up 143% from last year.

The Department of Justice told a court that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cannot legally request funding from the Federal Reserve System, arguing that the Fed has not turned a profit since 2022 and thus cannot fund the CFPB.

Recent merger activity also includes the purchase of an Alabama title company by technology firm Propy, as experts see ongoing consolidation through 2026.

While all six companies were profitable in the third quarter, most had earnings which were down from the prior periods, with MGIC setting a milestone.

Two government-sponsored enterprises are looking into expanding mortgage transfers between borrowers, according to the head of their oversight agency.

President Donald Trump downplayed criticism of the potential creation of a 50-year mortgage product, saying it would help more Americans afford monthly payments on homes. 

More profitable companies are weighing deals because they're bullish on their leverage or are simply eying today's big price tags, the expert said.

The wholesale giant hasn't endured setbacks in litigation against five brokerages it's accused of selling loans to rivals Rocket Cos. and Fairway Independent Mortgage.

While the program is still going strong in spite of the shutdown, many misconceptions about its rules, even in normal times, are holding back use.

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said emerging stresses in housing and private credit markets warrant a reduction to short-term interest rates. While preferring a 50 basis point cut in December, Miran said he would settle for a 25 basis point reduction.

Mortgage credit availability increased 2.3% to 106.8 last month, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth.