The U.S. Senate confirmed Frank Cassidy as HUD Assistant Secretary and FHA Commissioner and Joe Gormley as Ginnie Mae president, installing two veteran housing finance leaders to advance federal mortgage market stability, access, and affordability

Home sellers pulled back late in 2025, as seasonal trends returned and many opted to wait for stronger spring demand rather than list or cut prices

Voxtur Analytics’ bankruptcy filing has reinforced ALTA’s warning that attorney opinion letters are a fragile and inferior alternative to title insurance, raising renewed concerns about risk, liability, and consumer protection for lenders and regulators

FICO has expanded its Mortgage Direct License Program, enabling more transparent, cost-efficient direct delivery of FICO Scores to mortgage lenders

CrossCountry Mortgage has added the Victor Alpha Group — led by veteran originators Patton and Shari Gade — bringing more than 20 military-focused mortgage professionals to strengthen a commitment to serving servicemembers, veterans, and their families

In his State of the Union address, Trump pledged mortgage and housing cost relief through lower interest rates, potential Fed leadership changes, and aggressive housing reforms, factors that could improve affordability and boost mortgage activity

Milliman’s acquisition of MorVest Capital enhances MSR analytics and advisory capabilities, offering mortgage originators and servicers deeper data-driven tools to manage servicing risk and profitability