Inside Mortgage Finance, October 23, 2025-Emmeline WilleyTotal outstanding balance of single-family mortgages in Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities increased by 2.2% from the end of June to $2.65 trillion as of …
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Average Long-Term U.S. Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.19%, Lowest Level in More Than a Year
Associated Press, Oct. 23, 2025-Alex VeigaThe average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in more than a year, extending a recent trend that’s …
Most Potential Homebuyers Expect Mortgage Rates to Drop. That’s Why They’re Waiting
CNBC, Oct. 23, 2025-Diana OlickThe majority of would-be homebuyers expect mortgage rates to continue their recent decline, and it’s one of the main reasons why they’re waiting to make a …
MBA’s Bob Broeksmit on Credit Scores and a Possible GSE Release
HousingWire, October 22, 2025-Sarah WheelerIn this HousingWire Daily podcast, HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, about the latest …
Peter Akwaboah Named Acting CEO of Fannie Mae
National Mortgage News, Oct. 22, 2025-Eric C. PeckFannie Mae has announced several changes across its leadership structure, as current Chief Operating Officer Peter Akwaboah has been named to the dual …
Gen Z Homeowners Report Higher Insurance Company Dissatisfaction
HousingWIre, Oct. 22, 2025-Jonathan DelozierA new survey from Kin Insurance suggests that Gen Z homeowners are less satisfied with their home insurance providers than older generations, citing poor customer service …
Homeownership or Retirement? Millennials Struggle to Choose
MPA, Oct. 22, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoMillennials are increasingly feeling caught between two major financial goals: buying a home and saving for retirement. A new Advisor Authority study powered by the Nationwide …
Senior Home Equity Holdings Rise to Record Level
National Mortgage News, Oct. 22, 2025-Brad FinkelsteinThe NRMLA/Riskspan Reverse Mortgage Market Index set a new high of 502.42, with the dollar amount of home equity for those 62 or over …
Mortgage M&A Expected to Rise as Costs Remain High
Inside Mortgage Finance, Oct. 2, 2025-James DohnertMarket consolidation is expected to continue as mortgage costs remain high, according to industry participants speaking at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s annual conference in …
What the Latest Mortgage Data Tells Us About Home Sales in 2026
HousingWire, Oct. 21, 2025-Mike SimonsenThe U.S. mortgage landscape is changing as average rates rise above pre-pandemic levels, impacting homeowner behavior and the housing market. With more homeowners holding expensive mortgages, …