Bonnie Sinnock

A performance measure for Federal Housing Administration-insured loans improved markedly in the past month, according to the latest numbers from Intercontinental Exchange's mortgage technology unit.

The Congressional Budget Office's latest read on loan and guarantee costs points to the risks and value of government-sponsored enterprises in conservatorship.

The real estate investment trust struggled with legacy assets and its bottom line, but sees a path forward with non-QM, third-party originations and AI.

Seasonal gains fueled the highest dollar volume of loans acquired since the third quarter of 2022, suggesting lenders are getting business from homebuyers.

Positive changes in credit provisions contributed to a multiyear high in net income as the GSE and its rival fought to purchase lenders' single-family loans.

The Wall Street Journal reported federal whistleblower allegations exist, citing unnamed sources and viewed documents, but the firm said it has seen no proof.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are under directives to make mortgage-backed securities purchases that can exert downward pressure on rates or limit increases.

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Mortgage servicers would like to shed responsibility for second liens but they may be exchanging one set of workflows for others.

The real-estate investment trust affiliate has been focusing on making more funding available for new loans but also seeks to hold the line on credit quality.