Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - January 27, 2026) - Builders Capital Mortgage Corp. (TSXV: BCF) (the "Company") announced today that its board of directors has declared a distribution of $0.40 per Class B Non-Voting share of the Company. The distribution will be paid on January 30, 2026, to holders of Class B Non-voting shares of record on January 27, 2026.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsi ...

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today posted to its website its Monthly Volume Summary for December 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 h ...

Buying a home is traditionally the single largest purchase most Americans make in their lives. A mortgage is typically necessary for many would-be homebuyers to turn their dreams into reality. Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey doesn’t always see a mortgage as necessary, but he argues that if you do need one, then a 15-year fixed mortgage is the only option to consider. In a recent TikTok, Ramsey expert and employee Jade Warshaw explained why a 15-year mortgage is better than a 30-year fixed mortgage. ...

Summary of the January FOMC Preview Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call focuses on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, specifically the expectations surrounding the January FOMC meeting and its implications for the U.S. economy and financial markets. Key Expectations - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain the federal funds rate target range at **3.5-3.75%** during the January meeting, indicating a "dovish hold" [5][8][7] - The Fed has initiated bill purchases to keep reserve balances at "ample" levels, a policy expected to continue without additional changes in January [5][8] - The Committee is anticipated to upgrade its assessment of economic growth from "moderate" to "solid," reflecting improved consumer spending momentum [5][9] - The statement is likely to remove references to increased downside risks to employment, suggesting a more favorable outlook for the labor market [5][12] Communication Strategy - A key focus will be on how Chair Powell communicates the pause in rate cuts, with expectations leaning towards a "dovish hold" that emphasizes the potential for future rate reductions if inflation pressures ease [5][24][23] - There is a possibility of a "hawkish hold" if the committee signals a more durable pause, which would indicate the end of the rate-cutting cycle [5][24][25] Market Implications - Rates strategists recommend investors maintain a neutral position in U.S. Treasury duration and curve, while favoring long positions in 2-year UST SOFR swap spreads [5][5] - FX strategists note that the case for U.S. dollar (USD) weakness is less pronounced but remains, with a hawkish FOMC likely to weigh on the Australian dollar (AUD) more than other currencies [5][5] Economic Indicators - Recent stabilization in the labor market and solid economic activity data are seen as justifications for the Fed's decision to pause rate cuts [7][23] - The unemployment rate is projected to remain low, with a slight decline to **4.375%** noted, indicating limited slack in the labor market [23][23] - Inflation data has shown muted signals, with concerns shifting towards inflation persistence rather than further increases [11][11] Forward Guidance - The Fed is expected to maintain language regarding the "extent and timing of additional adjustments" to the target range, signaling an easing bias [5][13] - The anticipated changes in the FOMC statement reflect a shift towards a more optimistic economic outlook, while still acknowledging divisions within the committee regarding the appropriate policy path [5][27][29] Additional Considerations - The Fed's recent speeches indicate a narrowing of divisions among committee members, suggesting a more unified outlook on economic conditions [27][28] - Powell is likely to address various topics during the press conference, including productivity gains, AI's impact on the labor market, and risks to Fed independence [30][31] Conclusion - The upcoming FOMC meeting is poised to reflect a cautious yet optimistic stance on the U.S. economy, with the Fed maintaining a "dovish hold" while preparing for potential future rate cuts depending on inflation trends and labor market conditions [5][7][24]

Core Insights - U.S. home prices have decreased from their previous highs but remain high, with a median sales price of $410,800 in Q2 2025, up from $327,100 at the start of the decade [1] - The National Association of Realtors anticipates a further increase in average home prices by 2% to 3% in 2026 [2] Group 1: Housing Market Dynamics - President Trump plans to have Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds to lower housing costs, a strategy reminiscent of their past practices [3] - Fannie and Freddie previously held over $900 billion in mortgage-backed securities but currently hold a combined $247 billion as of November 2025, with a cap of $225 billion each [4] Group 2: Mortgage Strategies - Fannie and Freddie's role involves buying mortgages from lenders to facilitate credit availability, but experts question the effectiveness of increasing their bond purchases in reducing borrowing costs [5] - Trump has proposed a 50-year mortgage to lower monthly payments, although experts express skepticism about its practicality and long-term financial implications for homeowners [6][7]

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President Donald Trump’s federal housing finance director, Bill Pulte, quietly granted government-backed lenders the authority to nearly double a $200 billion bond purchase that Trump ordered to try to lower mortgage rates, a move that could introduce a new level of risk for the companies.An email obtained by The Associated Press that was sent by the Federal Housing Finance Agency to top officials at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac eliminated caps that prohibited the lenders from each holding more than $40 billi ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to ten classes of mortgage-backed certificates from Angel Oak Mortgage Trust 2026-1 (AOMT 2026-1), a $298.9 million non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprised of 581 residential mortgages, is characterized by a significant concentration of loans underwritten using alternative income documentation. All the loans are either classified as non-qualified mortgages (Non-QM) (65.9%) or exempt (34.1%) from the Ab ...

The administration’s plan, which targets up to $200 billion in purchases of mortgage-backed securities, appears unlikely to significantly reduce mortgage rates or improve affordability. Economists cited by Reuters broadly agree that the U.S. housing market’s core challenge is insufficient supply rather than a lack of demand or financing, limiting the effectiveness of bond-buying measures.Some analysts see the program as having only a modest influence on borrowing costs. While mortgage bond yields have narr ...

Mortgage rates ticked higher this week but remain the lowest in three years, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.09% from last week's reading of 6.06%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.96% a year ago. HOME DELISTINGS SURGE AS SELLERS STRUGGLE TO GET THEIR PRICE "With the economy improving and the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage nearly a percentag ...