August 2025

Mortgage rates move lower on inflation, employment news

Mortgage rates this week fell to their lowest level since October, supported by one better than expected inflation report as well as ongoing concerns regarding employment data. But an unexpected finding in the Bureau of Labor Statistics July Producer Price Index report could put a hold on a potential September Federal Open Market Committee short-term […]

Mortgage rates move lower on inflation, employment news Read More »

Fannie Mae adds new temporary buydown rules for servicers

Fannie Mae recently updated its servicing guidelines to include new instructions for handling temporary interest-rate buydowns, which have become more popular as a way to attract borrowers. The new guidelines provide clarity for servicers on how to manage these loans. The new rules, which Fannie has asked servicers to adopt immediately, become mandatory Nov. 1.

Fannie Mae adds new temporary buydown rules for servicers Read More »

Two mortgage giants eye more investor appetite in NYSE Texas

Two Texas-based mortgage giants are hoping to attract more investors in their own backyard, announcing dual listings on the New York Stock Exchange Texas. Plano-based Finance of America and Dallas-based Hilltop Holdings, the parent of Plainscapital Bank and Primelending, are founding members of the new fully-electronic exchange headquartered in Dallas. The NYSE, owned by Intercontinental

Two mortgage giants eye more investor appetite in NYSE Texas Read More »