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 …
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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 …
Fed’s Bowman Says Regulators to Unveil Basel Capital Rule Redo by Early 2026
Reuters, September 25, 2025–Pete Schroeder The Federal Reserve’s top regulatory official said Thursday that bank agencies are poised to unveil a more industry-friendly version of contentious capital rules known as …