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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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NEXA Founder Mike Kortas Launches evoLend To Help Originators Retain Borrowers

New Fannie Mae-, Freddie Mac- and Ginnie Mae-approved mortgage servicer aims to keep originators connected to borrowers through servicing data, payoff visibility and retention tools

Jul 02, 2026
Fannie, Freddie Open FICO Score 10T Data Ahead Of Credit Score Modernization

Historical loan-level datasets covering 2013-2025 let market participants evaluate the next-generation credit model using actual GSE mortgage performance.

Jul 02, 2026
Income Gap Puts Starter Homes Out Of Reach For Most First-Time Buyers

Just 37.6% of nonhomeowner households can afford a typical starter home, according to a recent study by LendingTree

Jul 01, 2026
Home Sellers Lower Prices While Buyers Return: Realtor.com

June report points to a more balanced housing market as pending sales climb for a seventh straight month despite mortgage rates holding near 6.5%

Jul 01, 2026
TMC Targets Rising Healthcare Costs With New Cooperative

The self-funded program aims to help eligible mortgage companies gain more control over employee healthcare costs

Jul 01, 2026
California Homebuyers Face Nation's Biggest Affordability Gap

New report highlights growing demand for creative financing and first-time buyer solutions

Jul 01, 2026
Saving For A Down Payment Could Take 65 Years — Depending On The Market

Rocket Mortgage found first-time buyers typically put down 5% in some markets and about 30% in others

Jun 30, 2026
Closing Costs Still Depend On Where Borrowers Buy

LodeStar says closing costs fell nationally, but borrower expenses still vary widely by state

Jun 30, 2026
Congress Weighs New Roadmap To End Fannie, Freddie Conservatorship

Rep. Scott Fitzgerald's three-bill housing package would establish a statutory framework for releasing the GSEs while expanding construction lending and easing some TRID compliance requirements

New Home Listings Fall To Lowest Level Since February: Redfin

The slowdown comes during the traditionally busy spring selling season, while buyers continue to gain negotiating leverage through concessions and inspections

Jun 30, 2026