Investor Premiums Are Pricing Out First-Time Homebuyers

HousingWire, Oct. 13, 2025-Sarah WolakCoupled with high mortgage rates and record-high home prices, real estate investors are also making it harder for first-time buyers to compete, according to new data …

Weathering the Government Shutdown

The Housing Scene, Oct. 10, 2025-Lew Sichelman Thousands of federal employees, and the millions of families who rely on government services, are facing financial uncertainty because of the government shutdown. …

Mortgage Fraud Risk Rising as Housing Market Struggles

National Mortgage News, October 09, 2025-Brad FinkelsteinMortgage fraud risk ended the second quarter at its highest level in over three years as issues related to undisclosed real estate debt and …

Servicers Get Partial Relief on FHA Deadline at Tough Time

National Mortgage News, September 30, 2025-Bonnie SinnockThe Federal Housing Administration’s deadline for new distressed borrower protocols has been pushed out further toward next year with a potential government shutdown looming, …

Fannie and Freddie Waive Some Loan Requirements Amid Shutdown

HousingWire, Oct. 1, 2025-Flávia Furlan NunesGovernment agencies and enterprises issued guidance on Wednesday for mortgage lenders and servicers during the current government shutdown, which affects federal employees, services, contractors, vendors …