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Bank capital relief may not quickly shift mortgage market dynamics

February 18, 2026 by bp56691

Regulatory changes to how banks treat mortgage assets — anticipated this week by Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman — may have an impact on the mortgage market over time, analysts said.

Analysis questions CFPB’s economic impact, sparks debate over true costs

February 18, 2026 by bp56691

The report assesses the CFPB’s economic impact, highlighting potential costs to borrowers, but the findings remain a subject of debate.

Fed vice chair pushes Basel regulatory shift to spur bank mortgage lending

February 16, 2026 by bp56691

Michelle Bowman used a major industry forum to argue that Basel capital rules have helped to drive mortgage lending and servicing away from banks — and that it’s time to reconsider that approach.

Trump heads to Davos with housing ideas as industry looks for concrete fixes

January 19, 2026 by bp56691

Trade groups broadly welcome the administration’s focus on affordability at a time when mortgage rates remain above 6%, while stressing the need for additional detail and complementary policies.

NAMB urges FHA to end lifetime mortgage insurance rule

January 13, 2026 by bp56691

NAMB urges FHA to end its lifetime mortgage insurance rule, citing outdated policies and improved financial conditions for the MMI Fund.

WSJ: DOJ leadership halted antitrust review of Compass–Anywhere deal

January 9, 2026 by bp56691

Compass closed its acquisition of Anywhere Friday, with the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reporting that DOJ leaders blocked a deeper antitrust review.

Trump directs GSEs to buy $200B in MBS to push mortgage rates lower

January 8, 2026 by bp56691

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is directing representatives at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS), a move he said is intended to bring mortgage rates down.

California real estate trainer fined, banned for license exam violations

January 6, 2026 by bp56691

A California real estate education firm and its former president face $60,000 in penalties and a three-year ban for exam violations.

Rising insurance costs shape homeowner decisions in 2026

January 6, 2026 by bp56691

The average U.S. home insurance premium increased 24% between 2021 and 2024, according to the Consumer Federation of America.