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%.
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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.
Figure unveils industry-first blockchain stock offering
The company said the shares, called Blockchain Stock, will be issued and settled exclusively on the Provenance Blockchain.
Figure’s marketplace accelerates with $2.5B in Q3 volume
Figure Technology Solutions reached $2.5 billion in consumer loan marketplace volume in the third quarter of 2025, a 70% year-over-year increase.
FHFA eyes assumable and portable mortgages, raising questions for lenders
Bill Pulte said this week that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) may allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer assumable or portable mortgages.
Exclusive: NFM Lending grows footprint with Homespire Mortgage acquisition
Two Maryland-based retail mortgage lenders struck an M&A deal this week as NFM Lending has agreed to acquire Homespire Mortgage.
loanDepot’s Q3 loss narrows as revenue climbs 14%
loanDepot CEO Anthony Hsieh reiterated confidence in the company’s ability to “profitably regain market share.”