National Mortgage News, Jan. 27, 2026-Maria VolkovaState regulators and examiners have expressed optimism about a proposed reshuffling of bank supervision roles, though some observers are concerned that the shift could …
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Fed Expected to Keep Rates Unchanged as Chair Powell Pivots Back to Economics
ABC News/Associated Press, January 26, 2026-Christopher RugaberAfter two weeks of intense political and legal scrutiny, the Federal Reserve will seek to make this week’s meeting about interest rates as straightforward …
New Breed of Shared Offices Is Bringing Co-Working Market Back to Life
The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 26, 2026-Peter GrantA new breed of co-working is fueling an industry comeback. The shared-workspace business was one of the hottest in commercial real estate a …
Housing Market Momentum Builds as Early-Year Indicators Align
HousingWire, Jan. 26, 2026-Rachel BaderEarly 2026 housing data is beginning to show a clearer shift in market momentum, with multiple indicators moving in the same direction. HousingWire’s latest Housing Market …
Ginnie Mae Speeds Up Loan-Level MBS Overhaul
National Mortgage News, Jan. 26, 2026-Bonnie SinnockLong-standing plans at Ginnie Mae to enable loan-level servicing transfers in its mortgage-backed securities could move faster this year under its President Joseph Gormley.Click …
Lower Rates Drive Application Growth, Even As Homes Take Longer to Sell
National Mortgage Professional, Jan. 23, 2026-Lew SichelmanThe housing market is slowing its skid, largely as a result of falling mortgage rates, the latest report from Redfin shows.Click here for more …
Banks See MSR Strain Despite Strong Top-Line Results
National Mortgage News, Jan. 23, 2026-Bonnie SinnockFederal efforts to push rates lower have helped boost mortgage production, but they are also creating headwinds for servicing that are starting to show …
Ginnie Mae Posts Strong FY 2025 Results
National Mortgage Professional, Jan. 23, 2026Ginnie Mae has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Financial Report, highlighting strong performance in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) issuance, heightened market confidence, and continued delivery …
Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week, Sapping Refinancing Demand
Yahoo Finance, Jan. 23, 2026-Claire BostonMortgage rates moved slightly higher for a second straight week, though they remain near the lowest levels of the year. (MBA mention)Click here for more
Inflation Rises, Lowers Chance of Fed Cut
MPA, Jan. 22, 2026-Liezel OnceMortgage lenders head into the next Federal Reserve meeting weighing an inflation report that inched higher in November but stayed broadly on script, reinforcing expectations that …