Home Insurance Claims Fall as Repair Costs Climb

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)

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 …

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 …