There’s something magical about the holiday season. The twinkle of Christmas lights, the scent of fresh evergreen, a beautifully decorated,.. Read More;

Today's post explains why our latest employment data reduce the risk of a wage/price inflation spiral.,.. Read More;

What's at Stake: More lenders face penalties of up to $1,500 per "willful" violation of the law for alleged mortgage,.. Read More;

Key Insight: Learn why Fitch is seeking feedback on rating RMBS that use alternative credit scores. Forward Look: On the horizon:,.. Read More;

What's at Stake: Whether mortgage servicers can maintain enough resources to handle rising agency loan distressSupporting Data: 6.9%: The late-summer,.. Read More;

Expert Quote: "We have not received guidance from the GSEs or FHFA on what the scope of the pilot would,.. Read More;

Key Insight: Discover why nonbank mortgage payrolls hit a 2026 low despite rising retail productivity gains. Expert Quote: "For housing, stronger,.. Read More;

What's at Stake: Whether smaller lenders can maintain volume as the market enters a difficult 2027.Supporting Data: After spending last,.. Read More;

Zillow's strategy of pairing its loan officers with invitation-only real estate agents is pulling purchase business away from the rest,.. Read More;

Expert Quote: "Prospective borrowers may be holding off decisions until rates and economic and political conditions settle," — Bob Broeksmit,,.. Read More;

Ellington Financial believes its new servicer acquisition presents it with opportunity to stand out in the specialized, growing segments it,.. Read More;

Expert Quote: "Home equity demand should remain relatively resilient, supported by several quarters of steady HELOC growth." — Satyan Merchant,,.. Read More;