National Mortgage News, Dec. 15, 2025-Andrew MartinezThe nation’s homeowners filed fewer insurance claims this summer, but the average costs of them could soar to new heights.Click here for more (subscription)
Category: Top National News
Fannie Expands ARM and Renovation Lending
National Mortgage News, Dec. 12, 2025-Bonnie SinnockThe government-sponsored enterprise removed a limit on adjustable-rate mortgages, and added flexibilities for repair, manufactured home and ADU financing.Click here for more (subscription)
Why It’s a Tough Time for House-Flippers
The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 10, 2025-Lori IoannouYou buy a house for $365,000. The interior reeks from top to bottom. It is infested with rodents. The whole place in a …
Shadow Debt Warning: Hidden BNPL Loans Could Derail Mortgages in 2026
MPA, Dec. 8, 2025-Matt SextonCredit delinquencies have been a growing concern throughout 2025, and those concerns will likely carry over into 2026.Click here for more
What to Say to a Mortgage Lender When Trying to Refinance
NerdWallet, Dec. 6, 2025-Holden Lewis When interest rates fall, you may want to refinance your mortgage. But can you explain what you hope to get out of refinancing? To get …
Late With Your Home Payments? Why You Should Call Your Lender Right Now
Miami Herald, Dec. 7, 2025-Lew SichelmanThe strain on every homeowner’s pocketbook is showing up in all the usual places. The typical indicators of homeowner financial stress — mortgage delinquencies and …
Core Inflation Cools, Boosting Fed Cut Hopes
MPA, Dec. 5, 2025-Liezel OnceThe Federal Reserve heads into next week’s policy meeting with a little more room to ease, after its preferred inflation gauge showed price pressures continuing to …
What Does the Future Hold for the Fix-and-Flip Market in 2026?
HousingWire, Dec. 5, 2025-Sarah WolakOver the course of 2025, the fix-and-flip housing market was characterized by tighter profit margins and higher expenses — including acquisition, material and labor costs. All …
Subservicing Volume Increases During Third Quarter
Inside Mortgage Finance, Dec. 3, 2025-Paul MuoloAn estimated $4.16 trillion of servicing volume was with subservicers as of the end of September, up 2.0% from the end of June and …
MBA Blasts Rising Credit Report Costs
Mortgage Professional America, Nov. 25, 2025-Liezel OnceThe Mortgage Bankers Association escalated its campaign against surging credit reporting costs, calling once again for a federal investigation and the abolishment of the …
