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No Congress, no rate hikes: Bill Ackman’s plan to privatize the GSEs
Bill Ackman, the billionaire founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, has an audacious plan to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Homebuilders pull back on construction as trade war sets in
The ongoing trade war has created significant uncertainty for homebuilders — and it’s starting to show up in construction data.
Back in black: IMBs turn a profit of $443 per loan in 2024
IMBs and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported an average profit of $443 on each loan they originated in 2024.
Servicers undergo critical test for future success
It hasn’t been that long since the mortgage industry worked through the challenges of the early part of the century and now, once again, we find ourselves in a time when serving our customers is filled with financial hardships and uncertainty about the outcome. HW+ Premium Content
COVID accelerated migration trends, but is it sustainable?
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a longer-term trend of separating talent from location. In the past, economic development was defined by incentives for buildings and infrastructure, but this is starting to change. HW+ Premium Content
A closer look at Ginnie Mae’s latest digital efforts
In this HousingWire Daily episode transcription, Senior Financial Reporter Kelsey Ramírez interviews Angel Hernandez, Ginnie Mae director of MBS policy and program development, about the latest digital advancements at Ginnie Mae, including how it is now accepting eNotes. HW+ Premium Content
