Lew Sichelman has been covering the housing and mortgage sectors for 52 years. His syndicated column appears in major newspapers throughout the country.
From a lack of government participants, to AI adoption, to the latest in credit scoring, Lew Sichelman recaps some of the major takeaways from this week’s Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Convention in Vegas
MBA economists forecast that macro-economic headwinds, such as higher unemployment and rising inflation, will impact the pace of originations in 2026
A panel of experts discuss how rising home prices, a growing investor and gig economy base, and changing GSE dynamics are driving demand for expanded product offerings like second lien and Non-QM loans
During a panel discussion at the MBA Annual Conference, a slate of experts focused on trends in credit scoring, and how recent pricing changes are impacting the mortgage space
As the debate to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public continues, a panel at the MBA’s Annual Convention discussed the process of taking the GSEs out of conservatorship and the impact of such a move on the mortgage marketplace
As the mortgage rate market improves, MBA economists forecast headwinds such as tariffs and inflation may keep rates above the 6% mark and potential buyers on the sidelines for the foreseeable future
A new study examines the ideal time of year for home shoppers to take advantage of the best bargains, especially first-time buyers who are not burdened with having to sell their current home
Life-events such as marriage, expanding families, job changes, and divorce are factoring into the housing market’s recovery on the road back to normalcy
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FHFA requesting public comment on the strategic direction of the GSEs “to help restore the American Dream of homeownership for all Americans”