Capital markets

The new monthly reporting rule lists improved accuracy and timeliness of MBS payments among its goals, with implementation planned for February 2026.

Treasury Secretary Bessent said FSOC is readjusting its approach to avoid stifling growth in moves with implications for capital, technology and mortgages.

The government-sponsored enterprise removed a limit on adjustable-rate mortgages, and added flexibilities for repair, manufactured home and ADU financing.

November rate locks fell seasonally but hit their strongest level since 2021, led by refis, while lenders shifted more loans to the GSE cash window.

The company's latest funding announcement caps off a year of tailwinds that propelled growth for home equity investment platforms and related lending products.

The provider of actuarial-related services is bringing a company that provides mortgage servicing rights analytics and risk management into the fold.

Hildene, which partners with Crosscountry Mortgage for non-QM securitizations, is doing this deal as part of its buy of an annuity provider, SILAC.

The government-sponsored enterprises plan to back off competition with the FHA and some think they'll incentivize different loan types. Part 4 in a series.

At issue is the CFPB's weekly publication of Average Prime Offer Rate tables, a key benchmark enabling the smooth operation of the $13 trillion residential mortgage market. 

Decision makers have voiced support for lower financing costs but researchers have said achieving it could be complicated. Part 3 in a series.

Declining issuances since 2022 led to a request for information regarding the future direction of the reverse mortgage program, and NRMLA and MBA responded.

The NPLA Watchlist helps lenders, brokers and service providers spot borrowers who may pose added risk.

Mortgage bonds are on track to deliver their strongest returns in two decades, with the Bloomberg US Mortgage Backed Securities Index having gained 8.35% in 2025 through Friday.

What developments around rent reporting and new credit standards portend for mortgage companies. Part 2 of a series on government-sponsored enterprise changes.

Big-picture plans for the government-sponsored enterprises get the spotlight, but other issues may affect the industry more directly. Part 1 of a series.

Non-banks tracked by Morningstar DBRS reported combined net income of $367 million for the third quarter, down from $807 million three months prior.

The New York Stock Exchange disclosed the news on Monday of the sudden passing of its head of International Capital Markets.

An expanded data set based on the third quarter annual price changes is what the Federal Housing Finance Agency uses to calculate next year's conforming loan limits.

The new cap of $88 billion per company tops this year's $73 billion limit, but keeps pace with multifamily mortgage volume growth in recent months.

The government-sponsored enterprise took its first look at what new loan volume might be like in two years and found it could rise closer to pandemic levels.