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January 2026

Jerome Powell

Former Fed officials: Markets still trust Fed independence

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Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg Processing Content Key Insight:  A panel of former Federal Reserve officials discussed the implications of a probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying the market’s muted reaction reflected political pushback against a potential indictment. Expert Quote:  “Markets think these institutions will be strong enough to withstand these types of shocks.” — Randall Kroszner, […]

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Joseph Gormley-Bloomberg

Ginnie Mae adds pooling flexibilities as 2026 gets underway

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Government securitization guarantor Ginnie Mae is providing mortgage companies with more options for pooling loans as it starts 2026 with a newly confirmed president. Processing Content Electronic promissory notes, which Ginnie made eligible for commingling with traditional collateral back in 2024, can now be included in Pools Issued for Immediate Transfer starting Feb. 1. PIIT

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New-home sales slip in December despite annual gains

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New-home sales dropped in December compared with previous months, but remained above 2024 levels, according to new industry data. Processing Content Mortgage applications for new-home purchases decreased 15.2% on a seasonally-adjusted basis and 3% unadjusted from November to December, the Mortgage Bankers Association Builder Application Survey found. Compared with last December, applications increased 2.5%. “December

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