The 17-year timeout: What must happen at Fannie and Freddie to prevent another 2008
Aug 16, 2025Mike Fratantoni is the chief economist and senior vice president of research and business development at Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)....
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ICE Mortgage Technology pushes SDK sunset to end of 2026
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MoJ data reveals increase in mortgage possessions – Mortgage Strategy
Aug 14, 2025All mortgage actions have increased, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Compared to the same...
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls for Huge Rate Cuts. What Will Mortgage Rates Do?
Aug 13, 2025If you’re hoping for lower mortgage rates, you might be thrilled to hear what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has to...
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Mortgage brokers step up as job cuts leave federal employees reeling
Aug 12, 2025While the initial downsizing announcements came a few months ago, many of the potential furloughs were tied up in court...
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Originations jump as homeowners turn to cash-out refinancing
Aug 11, 2025Homeowners are seeing record levels of equity in their homes, and many are eager to use it. Mortgage originations hit...
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Tipton & Coseley BS lifts LTV for expat resi loans – Mortgage Strategy
Aug 10, 2025Tipton & Coseley Building Society has increased the maximum loan-to-value on its expat residential mortgages, lending up to 85% LTV...
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Chase Is Having a Sale on Mortgage Rates This Month
Aug 9, 2025You don’t hear about a mortgage lender having a sale very often. But Chase is bucking the trend by offering...
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Trump reportedly preparing Fannie, Freddie IPOs
Aug 8, 2025The two GSEs have been under conservatorship since the global financial meltdown of 2007-08, and it’s not yet clear whether...
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Loandepot narrows losses as CEO Hsieh mulls turnaround
Aug 7, 2025Some of Loandepot’s finances are moving in the right direction but the company remains mired in the red. The lender...
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