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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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Lower Mortgage Payments Help Drive Home Sales Rebound: Zillow

June sales climbed 5.9% from a year earlier as mortgage costs eased, while inventory growth slowed to its weakest pace since late 2023, signaling a more balanced purchase market

Jul 08, 2026
VantageScore Says 4.0 Model Could Unlock $1 Trillion In Mortgage Originations

New study says VantageScore 4.0 scores five million more creditworthy borrowers than FICO Score 10T, expanding lending opportunities as the industry prepares for the GSE credit score transition

ROAD Act Poll Shows Support As Trump Decision Nears

Advocacy group's survey finds bipartisan backing for small-dollar mortgages and housing supply measures as the landmark housing bill awaits presidential action

Jul 07, 2026
DSCR Boom: Why Investor Lending Is Drawing More Attention

Investor loans are reshaping Non-QM production as securitization demand, capital markets, and wholesale expansion converge

Jul 06, 2026
Gen Z Hits Record Share Of Purchase Lending

ICE finds younger buyers making up a growing share of mortgages while alternative down payment sources reach a seven-year high

Jul 06, 2026
250 Years Of Housing Policy Shaped American Homeownership

A look back at the legislation that transformed the American dream, and what history can teach today's mortgage professionals

Jul 03, 2026
Most Homeowners Say Their Home Reflects Who They Are

Redfin survey finds homeowners value the sense of belonging and community that comes with ownership, while buyers gain more negotiating power in today's market

Jul 03, 2026
June Jobs Report Improves Mortgage Rate Outlook

Slower hiring strengthens bonds and eases concerns over additional Fed tightening

Jul 02, 2026
Two Harbors Shareholders Approve CrossCountry Mortgage Acquisition

Merger clears a major milestone, with closing expected in August pending the final five state regulatory approvals

Jul 02, 2026
Finance of America Expands Reverse Mortgage Portfolio With $5.2B MSR Acquisition

Acquisition of approximately 20,000 HECM loans from Onity strengthens the company's servicing platform while establishing a three-year subservicing partnership

Jul 02, 2026