FHA will back loans up to $1.249M in high-cost markets next year

Popular with first-time homebuyers, FHA loans have higher delinquency rates, and borrowers are more likely to end up underwater or in foreclosure when home prices fall. Continue reading

FHA will back loans up to $1.249M in high-cost markets next year

Popular with first-time homebuyers, FHA loans have higher delinquency rates, and borrowers are more likely to end up underwater or in foreclosure when home prices fall. Continue reading

DoJ whiffs in third attempt to indict Trump nemesis Letitia James

Since the original charges against James were thrown out in November, the DoJ has reportedly tried and failed to obtain indictments from two different federal grand juries. Continue reading

Gen Z is ready to buy: Boost your business by mastering co-buying

Zoomer co-buying is on the rise. Knowing what makes this generation tick and how to help them architect a deal will lead agents to a new stream of income in a stalled market, writes Annette DeCicco.  Continue reading

Rep. Eric Swalwell sues Pulte, FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

One of four Democrats subjected to criminal referrals by Pulte, Swalwell claims FHFA director “exercises unchecked control” over the mortgage giants and has abused his position by scouring their databases to concoct unfounded accusations of mortgage fr… Continue reading

Fannie and Freddie cleared to back loans of up to $832,750 in 2026

The $26,250 increase in Fannie and Freddie’s baseline single-family conforming loan limit is the smallest since 2020, but pushes the ceiling in high-cost markets to $1,249,125. Continue reading

Realtor who tipped Pulte to Schiff loans now a witness [EXCLUSIVE]

Christine Bish, a Realtor in California’s Sacramento Valley, sent a trove of documents to FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Now the DoJ, FBI and FHFA want to know who else she’s talked to. Continue reading

‘I’d love to fire his ass,’ Trump says of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The president jokingly told Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that his job is also on the line if interest rates don’t come down, as poll shows inflation will be a key issue in 2026 midterm elections. Continue reading

Pulte’s role in mortgage fraud indictment under scrutiny

Attorneys for New York Attorney General Letitia James say FHFA Director Bill Pulte and three other Trump administration officials engaged in “outrageous conduct” to obtain baseless indictment against her. Continue reading

Don’t merge Fannie and Freddie, says their biggest investor

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman floats plan to relist mortgage giants on the New York Stock Exchange this year, but says it’s too soon for the government to sell any of its stake. Continue reading