January 2026

Some paths to recap and release longer than others: Wedbush

The will to explore a new move that will put the government-sponsored enterprises on a path to be recapitalized and released from conservatorship exists; the question now is how, when and if. Processing Content All that could depend on whether the Trump administration is willing to make investor concessions and offer new shares, according to […]

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FHLBank Chicago increases affordable housing program benefit

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago increased the benefits offered through its Community Advance program for 2026, to support affordable housing and local development.  Processing Content The additions include a $55 million total annual interest rate subsidy, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and an increase to the per-member outstanding Community Advanced limit from

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MI, title firms positioned well for 2026’s challenges: Fitch

The nation’s private mortgage insurers are adequately capitalized to deal with the housing market’s challenges during 2026, so on balance they have a neutral outlook for next year, Fitch Ratings said. Processing Content “We expect strong borrower credit profiles, relatively stable employment levels, and persistent home price appreciation to help mitigate pressures from ongoing housing-affordability

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