Tagged: Freddie Mac

FINRA adds two senior leaders to strengthen engagement with regulators, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the media

New “Conventional Small” product aims to streamline execution and improve pricing consistency for loans between $2M and $10M

Report highlights mortgage rates, institutional investor limits, and supply-side reforms as key levers to improve affordability

Calls for greater competition in credit scoring as price increases draw scrutiny

Lopez brings experience across correspondent, wholesale, and risk management as lender expands platform and operational efficiency

New tools aim to improve execution precision, speed commitments, and support margin control in volatile rate environment

As April begins, hesitant borrowers and mixed rate forecasts are forcing originators to prioritize execution over lead volume

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