Mortgage rates cool in 2025, but 2026 relief likely limited
Mortgage rates started the year slightly above 7% but are heading into the holiday season near 6.2%. 2026 forecasts show little change ahead.
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How The Loan Store doubled volume in a crowded wholesale market
In the first nine months of 2025, the company doubled its origination volume to $8.2 billion, ranking as the fourth-largest U.S. wholesale lender.
ICE taps Bob Hart to lead mortgage technology division
Hart will succeed Tim Bowler, who will transition to ICE’s fixed income and data services division, where he will focus on index development and financial institution infrastructure.
Don Goettling goes all in with Momentum Builder
Don Goettling, a 39-year mortgage veteran, shifts his focus at Momentum Builder as he aims to provide vital resources and community support.
Pathway Lending launches $30M housing fund
Pathway Lending launches a $30M fund to acquire and preserve affordable housing in Tennessee, addressing the state’s growing housing crisis.
Fed delivers third straight rate cut, but housing market will see limited relief
The Federal Reserve delivered another 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, setting the target range at 3.5% to 3.75%.
HECM endorsements spike in November amid shutdown backlog
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements saw an artificial increase in November due to the government shutdown, an effect that may continue into December.
MBA lays out proposed changes for federal reverse mortgage programs
MBA proposes seven reforms for the HECM and HMBS programs, including new securitization options and changes to mortgage insurance premiums.
Mortgage credit report costs could jump 50% in 2026
Credit report prices for mortgage lenders will increase by up to 50% in 2026, despite regulatory efforts to boost competition.
Bill Ackman’s GSE proposal faces hurdles on capital, Treasury forgiveness
Uncertainties around capital requirements would limit share value, according to Keefe, Bruyette and Woods (KBW) analysts.