Weird Things That Can Truly Affect Your Loan Approval Odds
As rates stay elevated in 2026, lenders are weighing unusual signals beyond credit scores. This report outlines the w...
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House Passes Bill Hiking VA Refi Fees to Expand Benefits
The House approved a veterans benefits expansion funded by higher VA refinance fees, prompting a national debate over...
Regulations Expand, States Debate HEI Classification
States are racing to regulate home equity investment products as the market grows, with Maine enacting strict licensi...
Judge Orders MRED Restore Zillow Feeds in Chicago Now
A Chicago federal judge has ordered MRED to reinstate Zillow’s listing feeds, ending a suspension that cut off thousa...
From Credit Crisis Nelson: AI Shapes Mortgage Leadership
BankSouth Mortgage CEO Kim Nelson discusses a crisis-born leadership path and how AI is transforming lending in today...
Chair Warsh Loses Dove as Fed Hawks Tighten Policy Clock
Fed leadership shifts toward a hawkish path as Waller signals higher policy risk. Markets price in tighter loans and ...
We Have Enemy Housing Affordability: It Is US Now
Housing costs are rising not only from prices but from the way homes are built and financed. This report explains how...
Portal Model Coming Listing Upheaval Tests Market Trends
A Google-backed pilot is testing a portal-like model that surfaces MLS-listed homes via search, changing how buyers a...
Title Insurance Premium Volume Climbs Sharply in 2025
Title insurance premium volume surged nearly 14% in 2025, driven by stronger mortgage activity and ongoing demand for...
California Legislators Re-Try ‘Loophole-Proof’ Starter Law
California lawmakers move to tighten a five-year-old starter-home law, with SB 1116 clearing the Senate 37-0 and head...
Thinking Differently Sara Holtz Shapes Mortgage Leadership
Sara Holtz, chief marketing officer at Optimal Blue, outlines a leadership playbook that uses AI to sharpen decision-...
The Transaction Is No Longer the Center of Mortgage
Mortgage lenders are shifting from deal-by-deal momentum to long-term advisory relationships, redefining growth in a ...