Trump Pushes GSEs to Jumpstart Big Homebuilder Production

October 11, 2025by

FHFA Director Bill Pulte says he plans to meet with the big builders individually to find ways for them...

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Reviewing the Reverification Process for GSE Loans

October 11, 2025by

Fannie Mae is allowing lenders more flexibility in how they reverify loan applications and appraisals. At the end of...

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GSEs Update Seller/Servicer Guides

October 11, 2025by

Fannie modifies how it treats income from ADUs; Freddie requires large servicers to undergo annual AICPA security examinations.

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Smaller Lenders Gain GSE Market Share

October 11, 2025by

While market share of small- and mid-sized nonbank lenders grew, there was some leakage at the large nonbank lenders....

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Amid looming layoffs, CFPB is hiring attorney-advisors

October 11, 2025by

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced job openings for attorney-advisors to represent the agency in defensive and appellate...

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Exclusive: Trump admin lays off Treasury CDFI staff

October 11, 2025by

The Office of Management and Budget issued reduction in force notices to Treasury staff working in the Community Development...

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Experts Warn Against Rising Mortgage Fraud Risk

October 10, 2025by

Undisclosed real estate debt and transaction fraud risks increased the most in the second quarter, according to Matt Seguin,...

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Fannie Outlines Top Loan Defects in 1Q Deliveries

October 10, 2025by

One of the most common loan defects remains “incorrect income calculation — rental income/loss.”

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Insured Purchase-Mortgage Activity Up in 3Q; Refis Fall

October 10, 2025by

The flow of purchase mortgages with some form of mortgage insurance in agency MBS increased in the third quarter...

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Quick Closing Time is Important for HEL Borrowers

October 10, 2025by

Banks and credit unions are struggling to compete with technology-focused lenders who use automation to close home equity loans...

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