A consumer's reduced credit limit on a seldom-used travel card raises questions about credit score impact and potential ripple effects across other lenders.
A look at the divergent paths of regional lenders in the latest earnings season, with Bank of Hawaii posting strong results while others grapple with fintech pressure and economic uncertainty.
Two Harbors Investments reported a solid fourth quarter, highlighted by a 3.9% economic return and rising book value. The earnings call was dominated by strategic discussions around the firm's pending merger with United Wholesale Mortgage, a move executives argue is essential to achieve the scale needed in today's mortgage market.
Private mortgage insurance leader MGIC Investment reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by disciplined underwriting and significant capital returns. While executives project a stable but flat market for 2026, the company's fortress balance sheet and strategic reinsurance provide a buffer against economic uncertainty.
Mortgage insurer MGIC Investment reported flat Q4 revenue, missing Wall Street estimates, as a tough housing market offset stable credit performance. The company's profit met expectations, but rising costs and stagnant growth signal ongoing challenges.
Investment firm Friedenthal Financial has significantly increased its stake in the First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (LMBS), a $5.7 billion fund focused on mortgage securities, signaling a potential portfolio pivot towards income and capital preservation as interest rate expectations evolve.
CNBC's Jim Cramer warned investors to steer clear of Rithm Capital Corp. (RITM), labeling the mortgage-focused REIT as overly speculative due to what he described as a lack of transparency around its underlying holdings.
In a bid to fortify the broader financial ecosystem, BNY Mellon is providing free AI and technology training to executives from smaller lenders, arguing that empowering these institutions is both a duty and a strategic imperative.
Private mortgage insurer MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by disciplined risk management and a fortified capital position. While forecasting a flat insurance-in-force market for 2026, the company highlighted strategic reinsurance moves and significant capital returns to shareholders.
U.S. insurer Radian Group has finalized its $1.67 billion cash acquisition of Lloyd's of London specialist Inigo, a strategic move that diversifies its business beyond mortgage insurance and is projected to significantly boost earnings and revenue.
Trustmark Corporation reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by solid performance across its core banking, mortgage, and wealth management divisions. While revenue met forecasts, adjusted EPS outperformed, with management pointing to strategic hires and cost discipline as key contributors.
As soaring home prices and mortgage rates lock out buyers, the single-family rental market is booming. Investment analysts are making a bullish case for industry leader Invitation Homes (INVH), citing its massive scale, near-full occupancy, and a dividend yield that looks attractive against a backdrop of resilient housing demand.
New data reveals U.S. homeowners are holding onto their properties longer than at any point in the last quarter-century, with coastal markets showing the most pronounced stagnation. High mortgage rates, soaring prices, and a severe inventory crunch have created a powerful 'lock-in' effect, reshaping the dynamics of the housing market.
Federal prosecutors have charged the founders of the once-dominant auto parts supplier First Brands Group with orchestrating a massive, years-long fraud, alleging a scheme that misled lenders and ultimately led to the company's catastrophic bankruptcy, sending shockwaves through the industry.
A stark financial analysis reveals homeowners who refinanced their mortgages during the historic low rates of 2016 are saving a staggering $165,000 or more in interest compared to those who didn't, highlighting a costly missed opportunity for many.
Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) finds itself at a crossroads following a sharp single-day sell-off. While the mortgage REIT shows a significant discount to peers on a price-to-sales basis, underlying financials and conflicting valuation models leave investors questioning its true worth.
Two Harbors Investment Corp. faces a shareholder-led investigation into its proposed sale to UWM Holdings, with legal firms examining whether the deal terms fairly value the mortgage REIT. The probe emerges as the company's stock shows volatile trading, raising questions about fiduciary duties and disclosure adequacy ahead of the transaction.
Buoyed by robust quarterly and full-year results, Annaly Capital Management is pivoting more capital toward residential credit and mortgage servicing rights. The mortgage REIT's strategic shift aims to build on its earnings momentum while navigating an evolving interest rate landscape.
Mortgage insurer Enact Holdings (ACT) reports quarterly results Tuesday, with investors eyeing its performance in a volatile economic climate. Analysts expect modest revenue growth, but broader sector headwinds could weigh on outlook.
Orchid Island Capital (ORC) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by a stable interest rate environment, tightening mortgage spreads, and lower funding costs. The REIT continued its strategic pivot into higher-coupon mortgage pools with built-in prepayment protection.
