Inside Mortgage Finance, Dec. 9, 2025-John Bancroft Ginnie Mae, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae issued a total of $123.09 billion of new single-family mortgage-backed securities in November. That was the …
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Shadow Debt Warning: Hidden BNPL Loans Could Derail Mortgages in 2026
MPA, Dec. 8, 2025-Matt SextonCredit delinquencies have been a growing concern throughout 2025, and those concerns will likely carry over into 2026.Click here for more
Frustrated Sellers Yank Listings, Pandemic Boomtowns Bear the Brunt Again
MPA, Dec. 8, 2025-Liezel OnceHomeowners across the country pulled listings at an unusually high rate in late 2025, reinforcing a standoff between sellers clinging to pandemic-era price expectations and buyers …
After Another Lapse in Coverage, Trade Groups Urge Congress to Pass Long-Term NFIP Bill
HousingWire, Dec. 8, 2025-Sarah WolakLast week, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and 14 other trade groups representing insurance companies, lenders and other financial institutions urged Congress to approve a long-term …
More Housing Markets Are Shifting Toward Buyers. It’s Not Enough to Make Them Want to Buy.
Yahoo! Finance, Dec. 8, 2025-Claire BostonAs the year draws to a close, homebuyers are gaining ground. Mortgage rates are hovering near year-to-date lows, and in a growing number of metro …
What to Say to a Mortgage Lender When Trying to Refinance
NerdWallet, Dec. 6, 2025-Holden Lewis When interest rates fall, you may want to refinance your mortgage. But can you explain what you hope to get out of refinancing? To get …
Late With Your Home Payments? Why You Should Call Your Lender Right Now
Miami Herald, Dec. 7, 2025-Lew SichelmanThe strain on every homeowner’s pocketbook is showing up in all the usual places. The typical indicators of homeowner financial stress — mortgage delinquencies and …
Watch: Office-to-Home Conversions are Booming. New York Is at the Epicenter.
The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 4, 2025-videoNew York City is emerging as the center of the nation’s office-to-residential conversion boom, proving these projects can go far beyond what many thought …
Core Inflation Cools, Boosting Fed Cut Hopes
MPA, Dec. 5, 2025-Liezel OnceThe Federal Reserve heads into next week’s policy meeting with a little more room to ease, after its preferred inflation gauge showed price pressures continuing to …
What Does the Future Hold for the Fix-and-Flip Market in 2026?
HousingWire, Dec. 5, 2025-Sarah WolakOver the course of 2025, the fix-and-flip housing market was characterized by tighter profit margins and higher expenses — including acquisition, material and labor costs. All …