Housing and interest rate forecasts for 2026

January 4, 2026by

Economists expect a gradual housing recovery in 2026 as lower interest rates support demand, while affordability constraints and supply...

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Senate Confirms FHA, Ginnie Leadership

January 3, 2026by

The Senate confirmed Frank Cassidy and Joe Gormley to lead FHA and Ginnie Mae, respectively.

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FHA Course Corrects on Legal Deadline Issue

January 3, 2026by

FHA waived new language that complicated how partial payments on delinquent mortgages would affect the legal deadline for servicers...

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House Committee Advances Housing for 21st Century Act

January 3, 2026by

The House Financial Services Committee voted 50-1 to report out the Housing for the 21st Century Act with amendments.

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Impact of FHA Loss-Mitigation Updates Begins to Unfold

January 3, 2026by

Early effects from FHA’s revisions to its loss-mitigation practices have begun to show up in data, although it will...

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MBA Says VA Disclosure Legislation ‘Costly’

January 3, 2026by

Proposed legislation to advertise the benefits of VA-backed loans would add costs for lenders without providing substantial benefits to...

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Correspondents Gain Market Share in Government Lending

January 3, 2026by

Lenders grew the share of government-insured loans originated through correspondent channels in the third quarter, according to an Inside...

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FHA MMIF Sees Continued Strength in FY 2025

January 3, 2026by

The capital ratio of FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund in the 2025 fiscal year was 11.47%, unchanged from 2024.

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House price growth slows in December: Nationwide

January 3, 2026by

UK house price growth slowed to 0.6% in the year to December 2025, down from 1.8% in the year...

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Mortgage rates stay flat in the new year, says Moneyfacts

January 3, 2026by

Mortgage rates have barely budged at the start of 2026, according to Moneyfacts, with just four lenders making any...

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