National Mortgage News, Jan. 9, 2025-Brad FinkelsteinInsurance-in-force growth at the government-run Federal Housing Administration will continue to outpace its private counterparts going forward because of the current state of the …
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Bridge Financing Isn’t the Only Way to Buy a Home on Contingency
Orange County (California) Register, Jan. 9, 2026-Jeff Lazerson Buyers caught up in contingent sales sometimes miss out on opportunities, however. This is because they need to quickly sell their own …
A Year After the LA Wildfire Disaster, Key Numbers Show How it Unfolded and the Toll Left Behind
Associated Press, Jan 6, 2026A year after twin infernos tore across opposite ends of Los Angeles County, the scars are still visible. Thousands of homes were reduced to rubble, with …
Essentials for Executives and Board Members: Module V: Mortgage Servicing Rights–May 1
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Decoding Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty: Key Insights from J.D. Power’s Latest Mortgage Studies: Jan. 21
Click here for more About the Event This webinar examines critical findings from J.D. Power’s latest mortgage origination and servicing studies, revealing why traditional customer acquisition and retention strategies are …
Fed Inches Toward Neutral, Leaving Mortgage Rate Path in Focus
MPA, Jan. 5, 2025-Liezel OnceThe Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting campaign in late 2025 and early 2026 appears to be nearing a pause, with two regional presidents signaling that borrowing costs might …
MI, Title Firms Positioned Well for 2026’s Challenges: Fitch
National Mortgage News, Jan. 2, 2026-Brad FinkelsteinThe nation’s private mortgage insurers are adequately capitalized to deal with the housing market’s challenges during 2026, so on balance they have a neutral …
HUD Tightens Rules for FHA Appraiser Roster
HousingWire, Jan. 2, 2026-Jonathan DelozierThe Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new guidance that clarifies how appraisers are added to, maintained on and removed from the FHA Appraiser …
U.S. Mortgage Delinquencies Jump to Highest Level in Four Years
Mortgage Professional America, Dec. 23, 2025-Liezel OnceICE data showed a sharp November spike that analysts largely blamed on timingClick here for more
Insurance Rates Should Fall Next Year. Hopefully Not Too Much.
Wall Street Journal, Dec. 19, 2025-Telis DemosThe U.S. avoided a major hurricane this year, but insurers should still be wary of elevated future lossesClick here for more (subscription)