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 …
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Proprietary Reverse Loans Give Younger Homeowners More Options
HousingWire, Oct. 3, 2025-Sarah WolakIn an effort to nudge older homeowners to tap into their home equity, the reverse mortgage space is expanding beyond federally backed offerings as lenders develop …
Impact of Policy Uncertainty and Market Volatility on the U.S. Housing and Mortgage Markets
Housing Finance International, Autumn 2025–Mike Fratantoni MBA Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni published a new column in Housing Finance International titled “Impact of Policy Uncertainty and Market Volatility on …
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 …
Is It Possible for the GSEs to Exit Conservatorship Without Market Disruption?
HousingWire, Oct. 8, 2025-Sarah WolakAs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac inch toward a possible release from federal conservatorship, industry leaders on Tuesday discussed potential paths for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), …
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, …
Reverse Mortgage Endorsements Tick Up Ahead of Government Shutdown
HousingWire, Oct. 6, 2025-Flávia Furlan NunesHome Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements rose in September compared to the prior month, while activity in the secondary market slowed slightly during the same …
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 …
Jay Bray Now CEO of Rocket Mortgage as Rocket Closes $14.2B Mr. Cooper Acquisition
HousingWire, Oct. 1, 2025-Flávia Furlan NunesRocket Companies has completed all steps necessary to acquire Mr. Cooper Group for $14.2 billion, paying 51% more than the valuation announced in March, the …