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Reverse Mortgage Lenders Still Own the Risk When Sponsored TPOs Originate HECMs

Reverse Mortgage Lenders Still Own the Risk When Sponsored TPOs Originate HECMs

by John G. Stevens | Sep 16, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information

Reverse mortgage lenders that sponsor third-party originators remain fully responsible for what those TPOs do in connection with FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, according to a new ethics advisory from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association....
Realtor.com Says the Best Homebuying Week of 2026 Starts Sept. 27

Realtor.com Says the Best Homebuying Week of 2026 Starts Sept. 27

by John G. Stevens | Sep 16, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market

The national housing market may be approaching its most buyer-friendly stretch of 2026, but the opportunity has less to do with a sudden affordability breakthrough than with the seasonal combination of more listings, slower competition and softer asking prices....
Fannie Mae Is Opening the Door to Proactive PMI Cancellation Outreach

Fannie Mae Is Opening the Door to Proactive PMI Cancellation Outreach

by John G. Stevens | Sep 16, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information

Fannie Mae is moving toward letting mortgage servicers proactively contact homeowners who may be able to eliminate private mortgage insurance, a policy shift that could put monthly savings in front of borrowers who otherwise may not know to ask. Federal Housing...
Trump Taps Matt Jones to Lead FHA as Mortgage Policy Enters a High-Stakes Transition

Trump Taps Matt Jones to Lead FHA as Mortgage Policy Enters a High-Stakes Transition

by John G. Stevens | Sep 15, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information

President Donald Trump has nominated Matthew Jones to serve as assistant secretary for housing at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a position that carries the responsibilities of commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration. The nomination, sent...
New-Home Mortgage Demand Falls for a Fifth Month as FHA Share Climbs to 35%

New-Home Mortgage Demand Falls for a Fifth Month as FHA Share Climbs to 35%

by John G. Stevens | Sep 15, 2026 | Mortgage Information, Real Estate News

Mortgage demand for newly built homes weakened again in August, extending a five-month slide even as builders continued to convert enough buyers to keep estimated new-home sales above July’s pace. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Builder Application Survey showed...
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