Inside Mortgage Finance, May 2, 2025-Brandon IveyMr. Cooper’s owned servicing portfolio declined in the first quarter of 2025, the first decline posted by the nonbank since the second quarter of …
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Home Builders Are Piling on Discounts as They Struggle to Entice Buyers
The Wall Street Journal, May 1, 2025-Carol RyanWould a $5,000-off voucher entice you into buying a new home?Click here for more (subscription)
Milwaukee Is One of America’s Most Cutthroat Rental Markets
The Wall Street Journal, April 30, 2025-Jessica FlintRich in diversity, culture and intellectual curiosity, Milwaukee today has big city energy without big city hassles, except in at least one notable …
Here are the States Where Mortgage Debt Is Climbing Fastest
MPA, May 1, 2025-Candyd MendozaAmericans are carrying more mortgage debt than ever, with the national total now topping $12.6 trillion and the average household owing nearly $105,000, but not all …
Forget Rate Hikes – Climate Change Is Already Killing Mortgage Lenders’ Deals
MPA, May 1, 2025-Bryony GarlickAs Colorado’s home insurance market veers further into crisis, mortgage professionals are sounding the alarm on what’s at stake—not just for homeowners, but for lenders and …
With Big Changes Underway, Freddie Mac’s Earnings Report Shows Financial Growth
HousingWire, May 1, 2025-Sarah WolakFreddie Mac announced Thursday that it earned net income of $2.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a 1% annual increase.Click here for more (subscription)
Tips to Boost, Protect Credit Scores and Get a Lower Mortgage Rate
Orange County Register, May 1, 2025-Jeff LazersonBoosting your FICO credit score as a pathway to a lower mortgage payment is easier than you might think.Hopefully, the tips in this column …
Housing Advocates ‘Very Worried’ Veterans Could Face Foreclosure as VA Mortgage Rescue Program Phases Out
CNN, May 1, 2025-Brian ToddAffordable housing advocates and congressional Democrats are warning that more foreclosures may occur as the Department of Veterans Affairs phases out a mortgage rescue program for …
Americans Could Be Overvaluing Their Homes
Newsweek, April 30, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroInventory is surging across the U.S. and home sales are slowing down as sellers list their properties for a price much higher than buyers, who are …
Fannie Mae Posts 29th Straight Quarter of Profitability Amid GSE Shakeup
HousingWire, April 30, 2025-Sarah WolakFannie Mae announced its first quarter 2025 earnings today, reporting a net income of $3.7 billion, which added to the company’s 29th consecutive quarter of positive …