CrossCountry Mortgage raises conforming loan limit to $819,000
CrossCountry Mortgage raises its conforming loan limit to $819,000, ahead of FHFA’s 2026 limits, to empower prospective homebuyers.
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Analysts split on what happens next with Rocket–Mr. Cooper servicing book
The regulator imposed a 20% cap on Fannie and Freddie servicing exposure, raising questions about how much room Rocket has to expand.
FHFA clears Rocket’s $9.4B acquisition of Mr. Cooper, with safeguards
Despite clearing approval, FHFA underscores need to limit counterparty risk and preserve mortgage market stability.
The Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals pushes for condo guideline changes
The Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) is addressing housing affordability challenges head-on.
Shareholder Edge One Capital proposes Fannie-Freddie exit without higher rates
The firm is proposing a road map to return the GSEs to private ownership without the consequence of higher mortgage rates.
Senate bill would add unconverted crypto to mortgage underwriting equation
The 21st Century Mortgage Act directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to account for digital assets without requiring conversion to U.S. dollars.
Tech Pulse: Lawmakers press FHFA on crypto for mortgages
Senators urging caution as the FHFA weighs unconverted cryptocurrency in mortgage underwriting is among this week’s top tech stories.
Senate Democrats press FHFA on crypto use in mortgages
Five Senate Democrats are raising concerns about the potential risks of using unconverted cryptocurrency assets in mortgage underwriting, urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to tread carefully.
VantageScore 4.0 is coming. But much work needs to be done
Mortgage technology firms, credit reporting bureaus, resellers and the GSEs are feverishly working to get VantageScore 4.0 off the ground.
FHFA clarifies key VantageScore 4.0 implementation questions
A week after the initial announcement, FHFA Director Bill Pulte answered several key questions about the implementation of VantageScore 4.0.