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Czarinna Andres

Czarinna Andres

Managing Editor

Czarinna Andres leads editorial coverage for NMP, focusing on the trends, policies, and business strategies shaping today’s mortgage and housing finance landscape. She brings a background in journalism and media, with experience overseeing both print and digital publications across regional markets in New York and Connecticut.

Prior to joining NMP, she served as editor-in-chief for community newspapers, where she managed newsroom operations and led coverage of local government, real estate, and economic development.

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Homebuyer Down Payments Slip To 15%

Redfin says buyers are keeping more cash on hand as affordability pressures persist and bidding wars ease

Jun 04, 2026
VantageScore 4.0 Adoption Reaches Top 30 Mortgage Originators

Adoption milestone highlights industry's transition toward multiple approved credit-scoring models

Jun 03, 2026
More Homebuyers Turn To Shared Ownership To Overcome Affordability Challenges

Rising housing costs are pushing buyers to pool incomes and assets, creating new opportunities for lenders and originators

Jun 03, 2026
Home Price Growth Remains Positive Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

Cotality reports 0.3% annual appreciation in April as affordability pressures cool some markets and Midwest metros gain momentum

Jun 03, 2026
MortgageCoach Brings AI-Powered Borrower Advice Directly Into Encompass

Enhanced TrustEngine integration automates loan comparisons, surfaces borrower insights, and embeds presentation tools inside the LOS

Jun 02, 2026
Trump Names FHFA Director Bill Pulte Acting Director Of National Intelligence

FHFA director will continue overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while serving as acting director of national intelligence

Jun 02, 2026
VA Finalizes Partial Claim Program To Help Veterans Avoid Foreclosure

New loss mitigation option allows struggling borrowers to bring mortgages current without increasing monthly payments

Jun 02, 2026
National Homeownership Month Highlights Challenges Facing First-Time Homebuyers

Rising housing costs and affordability pressures are making it harder for Americans to achieve homeownership

Jun 02, 2026
Realtor.com Launches AI Home Search Platform Built With Google

New RealAssist tool combines AI, affordability guidance and Google Maps data to engage buyers before they reach lenders

Jun 02, 2026
AI-Powered Study Tool Expands Into Mortgage Licensing Education

Personalized study tool is designed to help future loan originators focus on knowledge gaps and prepare more efficiently for licensing exams

Jun 02, 2026