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 …
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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, …
Credit Score Milestone Coming Early 2026, MBA Says
National Mortgage News, October 21, 2025-Andrew MartinezLenders can expect to see a concrete milestone reached in credit scoring changes by early next year, a Mortgage Bankers Association official said at …
Renters Are Conning Their Way Into Luxury Apartments
Wall Street Journal, Oct. 21, 2025-Deborah Acosta, Rebecca PicciottoAtlanta is the epicenter of a national surge in rental-application fraud. Renting a two-bedroom apartment in this city costs nearly $2,000 a …
Down Payment Percentages Stay Elevated Due to Higher Prices
National Mortgage News, October 20, 2025-Brad FinkelsteinThe typical down payment made by home purchasers during the third quarter increased by $500 over the previous fiscal period, with the average share …
MBA’s Bob Broeksmit Celebrates Legislative Victories in 2025
HousingWire, October 20, 2025-Sarah WolakMortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit on Monday called 2025 a “historic year” for the trade group, highlighting major legislative and regulatory victories during …
When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down? Rates Remain Relatively Flat.
Yahoo Finance, Oct. 20, 2025-E. NapoletanoMortgage rates have been fluctuating over the past month, but all the changes have been small. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate …
Runaway Insurance Costs Bring Back Talk of Price Caps
Wall Street Journal, Oct. 20, 2025-Jean EagleshamAmerica is in a cost crisis when it comes to home and auto insurance. A number of states have a controversial answer: price controls.Click …
FHA/VA Delinquencies Rise in 3Q, More Pain Expected
Inside Mortgage Finance, October 20, 2025-Emmeline WilleyFive of the top 10 servicers of FHA loans had an above-industry average share of loans 30-90 days past due in 3Q25.Click here for …