Fannie Mae

Government-backed buyers ramp up mortgage bond purchases as Iran-driven market swings disrupt locks, pipelines, and spring homebuying activity

Fannie, Freddie ease insurance rules, allowing cheaper roof coverage, higher deductibles, and added flexibility for borrowers, condos, and lenders

Virginia disciplines AMC and appraiser for independence violations, highlighting enforcement trends and growing multi-state compliance risks for mortgage industry professionals

New Open Road Elevated tier targets high-net-worth borrowers, self-employed clients, and real estate investors

As GSEs dominate the nation’s mortgage supply and household debt climbs, shifting borrower demographics and easing lending standards point to a gradual, but uneven, market expansion

Energy shock tied to Strait of Hormuz disruption reverses improving borrowing conditions and raises new questions for lenders heading into spring