Trump proposes 50-year mortgage to help affordability

November 9, 2025by

Trump supports 50-year mortgages to lower monthly payments, but longer terms reduce equity and aren’t currently allowed under the...

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Housing Finance World Debates Housing Goals

November 8, 2025by

FHFA’s bid to reduce the GSEs’ low- and very-low-income benchmarks was praised by some lender groups, but disparaged by...

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Potpourri of Selling Guide Updates at the GSEs

November 8, 2025by

The changes impact mortgages on manufactured homes, the treatment of rental income, undisclosed liabilities and single-closing construction-to-permanent loans.

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GSEs Profits End Six-Month Slide in 3Q

November 8, 2025by

Quarterly profits were up at both Fannie and Freddie, but were down significantly on a year-to-date basis due to...

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GSE Sales Surge in October With Refinance Activity

November 8, 2025by

Refis totaled $22.84 billion in October, the highest volume since June 2022 and 31.7% of all GSE deliveries for...

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Multifamily developer confidence edges up, but headwinds persist in Q3

November 8, 2025by

Sentiment improved year-over-year, but challenges remain for high-rise and condo segments

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Shutdown freezing homebuyers: 45% of Americans holding off on big purchases

November 8, 2025by

Impacts include delayed home purchases and late or missing mortgage and rent payments

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Younger buyers priced out: How assistance programs empower first-time buyers

November 8, 2025by

One mortgage executive is traveling to educate on the benefits of down payment assistance programs

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How a lack of home equity products could cost you customers and referral partners

November 8, 2025by

Industry veteran warns that competitors and servicers are ready to take your business

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Magnolia Bank Mortgage Review 2025

November 8, 2025by

Our Magnolia Bank Mortgage review reveals this lender’s average mortgage rates, online application process, and credit score requirements.

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