USDA Seeks to Exclude Commission Fees From Concession Limits

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service proposed excluding real estate commission fees from interested party contributions as part of an effort to lower closing costs for buyers.

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Some FHA Loan Deterioration Not Explained By Policy Changes

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s chief economist warned of some deterioration in FHA loan pools, even as the industry and Ginnie Mae write off the recent increase in delinquencies as...

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M&T Bank Remains Keen on FHA Subservicing

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

M&T Bank’s mortgage-banking income declined in the first quarter because of a change in how it values mortgage servicing rights. The bank is optimistic its FHA subservicing business will...

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Mixed Trends for Largest Ginnie Servicers in 1Q

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Some of the largest servicers of loans in Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities saw portfolios shrink in the first quarter, according to a new ranking and analysis by Inside FHA/VA...

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PIMCO Calls on FHA, Ginnie to Rein In Buydown Price Inflation

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Investment firm PIMCO believes FHA and Ginnie Mae should tackle builder buydowns to lower housing costs.

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PulteGroup targets margin stability through an upward mix shift

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

PulteGroup’s Q1 2026 ASP fell 5% to $542,000, incentives rose to 10.9%, and gross margin declined to 24.4%.

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Pritzker’s honor: Illinois housing reform fight intensifies

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The fight over Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s sweeping housing reform agenda is intensifying as both sides harden their positions. Supporters and detractors by the thousands delivered their opening arguments...

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How two LOs helped champion proprietary reverse mortgage legislation in Tennessee

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Tennessee bill to allow proprietary reverse mortgages expands options beyond HECMs and their $1.25 million limit for 2026.

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Connective supercharges Mercury Nexus to slash broker admin in 2026

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Mercury Nexus roadmap aims to cut admin, boost workflows, and client focus

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First-home buyer scheme heats up competition at entry level

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Deposit guarantee turbocharges cheaper homes as rate hurdles bite harder

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