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The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50–3.75%, citing solid economic growth, persistent inflation, and a soft labor market, leaving mortgage rates largely steady

Cardinal Financial announces a new program that allows brokers to originate loans in their own name while leveraging Octane for underwriting, pricing, and streamlined operations

Affordability in the U.S. housing sector improved sharply as rising incomes, falling mortgage rates, and flat home prices boosted U.S. house-buying power nearly 10% year-over-year, though supply constraints remain a key risk

Non-QM’s expansion reflects borrower reality, investor demand, and strict limits on how far risk can stretch.

Logan Finance has appointed industry veteran Jeffrey Massotti as SVP of TPO for the East/Central Region to drive broker growth and expand its nationwide Non-QM platform

Freddie Mac’s December 2025 volume summary shows continued growth in its mortgage and investment portfolios, with credit performance remaining largely stable as the year ended

DocMagic announced that two senior executives have been elected to vice chair leadership roles within MISMO Communities of Practice, reinforcing the company’s influence in shaping digital interoperability, eMortgage, and origination standards

Jay Promisco assumes the CEO role at Go Companies, tasked with modernizing mortgage origination through automation, AI, and scalable, originator-focused growth

Growing HOA costs are becoming a bigger share of monthly housing expenses, especially in Florida, according to new data

The class-action claims Rocket Mortgage’s referral practices violated federal law and limited consumer choice