Trump proposes 50-year mortgage to help affordability
Trump supports 50-year mortgages to lower monthly payments, but longer terms reduce equity and aren’t currently allowed under the Dodd-Frank Act.
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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.”
Blend Labs reports shrinking mortgage revenue even as its partnerships gain steam
Blend is focusing on growing its mortgage take rate, expanding its consumer banking suite and investing in AI to navigate industry challenges.
Guild sees Q3 revenue surge to $307.4M ahead of Bayview transaction
Ahead of its Bayview transaction, Guild Holdings posted a Q3 2025 revenue of $307.4 million, up from $279.4 million in Q2 2025.
Mortgage industry backs LLPA changes but is divided over priorities
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.
Newrez wholesale leader Tony Kottenbrock talks about growing non-QM
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
Rocket CEO Varun Krishna said that Q3 2025 marked the strongest purchase and refinance quarter for the company in the past three years.
Xactus announces partnerships for income, employment verification efforts
Xactus integrates Thomas & Co., Argyle and Plaid into Xactus360, enhancing access to income, employment and asset data for lenders.
Deephaven’s record-breaking month driven by non-QM business
Deephaven is finding success through non-QM loans, second liens and home equity options as gig economy workers seek mortgage solutions.