Delinquencies are at their second highest level in three years, led by deterioration in the performance of FHA loans, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

While Fitch and Kroll have differing views on mortgage rates next year, both are looking for mortgage delinquencies to rise in their rated portfolios.

Since introducing the Upstart Macro Index to address increasing delinquency rates in previous years, the changes to its underwriting and credit models have improved future vintages' performances.

Loan sizes are only $477.50 on average, while borrowers attached to the contracts have weighted average FICO scores of 727.

The proceeds from the deal will recoup costs for repairs on energy infrastructure damaged after Hurricane Helene in 2024.

A 50-year mortgage would make borrowers susceptible to higher interest rates, significantly more payable interest and slower equity gains, LendingTree analysis showed.

Fed Gov. Stephan Miran has spent his short tenure at the central bank arguing that disinflation in housing and immigration reforms will tamp down inflation in the near term. But other economists say the timing, degree and context of those effects is very much in question.

SEMT 2025-12's collateral profile is slightly weaker compared with the prior transaction, with a slightly lower weighted average FICO score.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Thursday will publish a revamped version of its Section 1071 small business data collection rule, dramatically scaling back the data to be collected and the number of lenders who must comply.

MP 2025-1's loan-to-value ratio will not exceed 70% of aggregate appraised value. To maintain this leverage level, the deal will also collect supplemental principal payments.

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic won't seek reappointment following the end of his current term on Feb. 28, 2026.

Second-lien mortgages make up the collateral pool. Those assets normally have a high expected loss severity, but the borrowers appear to be of prime credit quality.