MBA warns rates to stay above 6% through 2026

Plus: Letitia James pleads not guilty to charges related to alleged mortgage fraud

Fannie Mae names Peter Akwaboah as acting CEO

Plus: Evolve Bank & Trust CEO arrested

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FHFA chief says govt could release GSE’s soon

Plus: Two charged with misuse of homelessness funds

LendingTree January is the best month to buy

Plus: Plaid unveils new credit risk score model

Homebuilder confidence rises by most since 2024

Plus: OneTrust moves to add CrossCountry, CEO to lawsuit

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HUD slashes staff amid government shutdown

Plus: Mortgage application volume dropped 4.7% last week

New York AG Letitia James indicted on mortgage fraud

Plus: Fannie Mae appoints Brandon Hamara to board

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Mortgage applications down 4.7%; Refi activity weakens

Plus: ChatGPT users can now connect with Zillow in app

Fifth Third to acquire Comerica for $10.9B

Plus: Trump urges GSE’s to boost homebuilding