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Mortgage industry backs LLPA changes but is divided over priorities

November 5, 2025 by bp56691

The mortgage industry largely supports changes to the loan-level price adjustment (LLPA) matrix but remains divided on priorities, with a full overhaul unlikely amid a potential stock offering of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

A growing foreclosure crisis? Not according to the latest Fed data

November 5, 2025 by bp56691

The latest New York Fed credit report shows U.S. homeowners in strong financial health, with high equity and robust credit quality.

FHFA inspector general role vacant after reported ouster of Joe Allen

November 3, 2025 by bp56691

The inspector general position at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is currently vacant after the reported ouster of Joe Allen.

Tech Pulse: AI advances, big earnings and policy shifts

October 31, 2025 by bp56691

ICE and Real post record Q3s, PartnerOne acquires Mortgage Cadence, and AI reshapes real estate tools, staging and underwriting.

Newrez wholesale leader Tony Kottenbrock talks about growing non-QM

October 31, 2025 by bp56691

Newrez plans to sustain its growth by focusing on closed-end second mortgages and leveraging broker expertise to fill market gaps.

Rocket’s integrations of Redfin, Mr. Cooper lift Q3 results above forecasts

October 30, 2025 by bp56691

Rocket CEO Varun Krishna said that Q3 2025 marked the strongest purchase and refinance quarter for the company in the past three years.

Debate heats up around GSEs’ potentially larger role as MBS buyers

October 30, 2025 by bp56691

Overall, the perception is that having new buyers of MBS would be positive for the industry, although some question whether the GSEs would be the best actors to play this role.

Fed prepares to pivot balance sheet, with potential ripple effects for mortgages

October 28, 2025 by bp56691

A growing number of economists believe the Federal Reserve is close to announcing the end of its quantitative tightening (QT) program — a move that could have wide-reaching implications for the mortgage industry.

Optimal Blue comes out swinging on price-fixing lawsuit

October 28, 2025 by bp56691

Optimal Blue CEO Joe Tyrrell responds to a class action lawsuit alleging mortgage price-fixing, calling the claims baseless and absurd.

Xactus announces partnerships for income, employment verification efforts

October 27, 2025 by bp56691

Xactus integrates Thomas & Co., Argyle and Plaid into Xactus360, enhancing access to income, employment and asset data for lenders.