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Even as GSEs step into MBS market, macro forces are controlling mortgage rates

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been active in the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market in recent weeks — but their approach appears more measured and opportunistic than many initially expected. Their activity has also been overshadowed by the U.S.-Iran conflict.  “We’ve seen some activity from the GSEs. Instead of issuing cash window pools and putting…

Florida court shields unused reverse mortgage credit from garnishment

A Florida appeals court has ruled that funds available but not yet withdrawn from a reverse mortgage line of credit are protected under the state’s homestead exemption and cannot be garnished. The March 25 decision by the Fourth District Court of Appeal found that a creditor could not force a homeowner to access unused funds…

HomeServices of America launches Maestro, an AI-backed operating system for its agents

HomeServices of America has launched Maestro, an enterprise-wide digital platform that pulls consumer search, CRM, marketing and transaction management into a single system for its residential real estate agents, the company announced Thursday. Maestro is designed as an AI-supported “front door” for agents, replacing the need to toggle among multiple point solutions and logins. The…

NEXA Lending targets recurring income model for loan originators

NEXA Lending announced Friday that it’s developing a new initiative aimed at allowing loan originators to participate in recurring income tied to the long-term performance of the loans they originate. The initiative, described as a “servicing-aligned income model,” is expected to begin rolling out as early as July 2026, the company said. The program centers…