Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE:RKT) stock is under pressure following its merger with Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NASDAQ:COOP), as investors weigh the potential for cost synergies against a broader slowdown in mortgage origination.Despite a recent 15% drop since the deal closed, the combined company is poised to become the nation’s largest mortgage originator and servicer, with analysts noting that lower interest rates could drive higher loan volume and stabilize earnings.On October 1, the Detroit-based homeowners ...

Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE:RKT) stock is under pressure following its merger with Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NASDAQ:COOP), as investors weigh the potential for cost synergies against a broader slowdown in mortgage origination.Despite a recent 15% drop since the deal closed, the combined company is poised to become the nation’s largest mortgage originator and servicer, with analysts noting that lower interest rates could drive higher loan volume and stabilize earnings.On October 1, the Detroit-based homeowners ...

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IMPACT Community Capital LLC ("IMPACT†) completed a third Private Placement Participate Certification ("PC†) Swap with Freddie Mac, swapping 57 permanent mortgages totaling $167.5 million for Freddie Mac guaranteed Multi PCs. All the properties involved in the transaction received financing through the 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and approximately 4,100 of the units financed are affordable to low-income residents, earning 60% or less of area median i. ...

It was unclear exactly what action Trump expected builders or the mortgage giants to take. Trump met in August with top U.S. bank executives to discuss his administration's plans to privatise the finance firms, which guarantee over half the nation's mortgages and have been under federal conservatorship since the 2008 financial crisis. as a Reliable and Trusted News SourceAddas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp ch ...

With significant revenue and dividend growth, Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:AGM) makes our list of the 20 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime. Carpenter Will Immediately Assume Greater Responsibility as CEO Following Nordholm’s Retirement, Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) Announces On September 25, 2025, Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (NYSE:AGM) announced that Carpenter will immediately assume greater responsibility as CEO following Nordholm’s retirement ...

Market Performance - U.S. stock markets showed resilience despite the first government shutdown in nearly seven years, with major indexes recovering from early declines [1][2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1% to close at a record high for the second consecutive day, while the S&P 500 increased by 0.3%, also setting a new closing high [2] - The Nasdaq Composite outperformed with a 0.4% rise, nearing its intraday and closing records, and has seen a significant increase of 11.2% in Q3 [2][10] Economic Data and Federal Reserve Outlook - The ADP Employment Report indicated a surprising decline of 32,000 private-sector jobs, the largest monthly drop since March 2023, raising concerns about the labor market [4][5] - U.S. Treasury yields fell following the weak jobs report, with the 10-year yield at 4.106% and the 2-year yield at 3.547%, as investors anticipate a potential Fed rate cut by December [4] - The government shutdown may delay the release of key economic data, complicating the Federal Reserve's decision-making regarding interest rates [5] Upcoming Economic Events - Important economic data releases are scheduled for October, including U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services on October 7 and the advance estimate for GDP on October 30 [6] - A key inflation report (CPI) is set for October 15, followed by the monthly retail sales report on October 16, both critical for the Fed's monetary policy decisions [7] Major Corporate Announcements - Nike, Inc. reported a 1% increase in revenue, surpassing expectations with adjusted earnings per share of $0.49, significantly above the anticipated $0.26 [9][13] - Meta Platforms experienced a nearly 3% decline, continuing a downward trend since its August high, following news of a $14 billion AI infrastructure deal and plans for in-house chip development [13] - Corteva announced plans to separate into two independent companies focused on Crop Protection and Seed, expected to be completed in the second half of 2026 [13] - Rocket Companies completed a $14.2 billion acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group, aiming to enhance homeownership services [13] - Lithium Americas shares surged after the U.S. Department of Energy acquired a 5% stake in the company [13]

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) today announced the closing of MFA 2025-NQM4, its fourth securitization of non-qualified residential mortgage ("Non-QM†) loans in 2025 and twentieth since MFA's first sponsored issuance in 2020. The transaction brings MFA's cumulative Non-QM securitization volume to $7.3 billion. "We are pleased to celebrate this milestone and once again showcase our ability to source, acquire, securitize and manage residential mortgage assets,†said Cr. ...

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today posted to its website its Monthly Volume Summary for August 2025, which provides information on Freddie Mac’s mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management, delinquencies, debt activities and other investments. Freddie Mac’s mission is to make home possible for families across the nation. We promote liquidity, stability and affordability in the housing market throughout all economic cycles. Since 1970, we hav ...

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