Wall Street Journal, Oct. 26, 2025-Rebecca PicciottoApartment rents nationally are advancing at their slowest pace in years because glut of new units is taking longer to absorb than expectedClick here …
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Fannie Mae Forecasts Lower Mortgage Rates Ahead, Bump in Originations
HousingWire, Oct. 24, 2025-Flávia Furlan NunesFannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group slightly lowered its mortgage rate outlook in October and now projects rates to end 2025 at 6.3%, …
Originations Slow Slightly in Third Quarter, Outpace 2024
Inside Mortgage Finance, Oct. 24, 2025-Brandon IveyAn estimated $485.0 billion of first lien mortgages were originated in the third quarter, off 2.0% from the second quarter, according to a new …
Fannie, Freddie IPO could happen in early 2026: Pulte
Mortgage Professional America, Oct. 23, 2025-Matt SextonAn initial public offering for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could happen in early 2026, according to a social media …
How Mortgage Companies Aim to Aid Borrowers Amid Shutdown
National Mortgage News, October 22, 2025-Bonnie SinnockAs thousands of borrowers potentially face job interruption resulting from the government shutdown that’s disrupted some loans, the housing finance industry is working to …
FHA, VA Servicing Volume Continues Expanding in 3Q
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 …
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 …