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MBA renews press for limited single report as scores compete

MBA renews press for limited single report as scores compete

Now that there are formal government-sponsored enterprise guidelines for score modernization that help fulfill a legislative mandate, the Mortgage Bankers...

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Better, Coinbase allows tokens to support conforming loan

Better, Coinbase allows tokens to support conforming loan

Better Home & Finance, the parent company of Better.com, is partnering with Coinbase to launch token-backed down payments for conforming...

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Fannie, Freddie place large bids for mortgage-backed securities

Fannie, Freddie place large bids for mortgage-backed securities

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have begun placing sizable orders to purchase mortgage-backed securities, stepping into a market roiled by...

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Tariff ruling could hamstring unilateral release of GSEs

Tariff ruling could hamstring unilateral release of GSEs

Even if he was so-inclined to do so, President Trump might not be able to unilaterally release the government-sponsored enterprises...

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CFPB accused of siding with credit bureaus on complaints

CFPB accused of siding with credit bureaus on complaints

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to make it more difficult for Americans to file complaints against the three major...

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Freddie Mac supports 577,000 affordable rental units in 2025

Freddie Mac supports 577,000 affordable rental units in 2025

Freddie Mac increased its investment in multifamily housing by 17% last year. Processing Content The government-sponsored entity announced Thursday its...

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Rate-and-term refinances boost slight jump in lock activity

Rate-and-term refinances boost slight jump in lock activity

Mortgage rate-lock activity ended the year on a strong note in spite of seasonal trends, new industry data found. Processing...

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Trump’s MBS buying plan sparks rally, long-term doubts

Trump’s MBS buying plan sparks rally, long-term doubts

If it comes to fruition, President Trump’s call for a $200 billion purchase of mortgage-backed securities could further tighten MBS...

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GSE retained portfolio growth leads to narrower spreads: KBW

GSE retained portfolio growth leads to narrower spreads: KBW

The spread between the 10-year Treasury yields and 30-year fixed mortgage rates tightened at the end of 2025, largely driven...

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Bessent: Fannie, Freddie offering hinges on MBS spreads

Bessent: Fannie, Freddie offering hinges on MBS spreads

A government-sponsored enterprise stock offering appears to still be in the works with care being taken not to adversely influence...

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