Private Listings Opt-Out Impediment Reshapes Mortgage Market
A wave of state laws on private listings in housing is reshaping how loans and mortgages are marketed. Three regulato...
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Tepid Spring Selling, Strong Headwinds Hit Builder Confidence
Builders entered the mid-year period wary, as tepid spring selling collided with strong headwinds for loans and mortg...
Inflation Back, It’s Warning: Mortgage Rates Ready to Move
Inflation is back, it’s warning for borrowers that mortgage costs could climb. This guide breaks down what it means a...
Housing Demand Inventory Down Sparks 2026 Market Shift
In 2026, housing demand outpaces supply despite higher borrowing costs, driving lenders to adjust terms and buyers to...
Markets Await Warsh’s First Policy Meeting, Fed Watch
Markets brace for Kevin Warsh’s first policy meeting as chair, with expectations for a steady rate path and close att...
Real Estate Investors’ Purchases: Why Now Is a Buy Window
The surge of higher rates and prices cooled real estate investors’ purchases to a six-year low. This article explains...
Lenders Should View Reset: UAD 3.6 Sparks a Fresh Start
As UAD 3.6 rolls out, lenders should view reset as a strategic inflection point — a chance to retool data, adjust ris...
Housing Demand Growth Reflects Uneven Market Strength
New data show housing demand growth reflects a split in local markets, where some areas see price adjustments and lar...
Purchase Applications Rising Even as Rates Climb Higher
Purchase applications rose 7% week over week and 17% year over year, even as mortgage rates hover near cycle highs. A...
With Mortgage Rates Stuck High, Can UWM Hold Market Share?
As mortgage rates stay stubbornly high, UWM Holdings shows resilience by growing market share through manufacturing e...
Existing Home Sales Beat Signals Resilient 2026 Demand
June data show existing home sales beat forecasts, signaling ongoing demand strength in 2026. The numbers point to st...
Existing Home Sales Rise in May, 4.17 Million SAAR
May data show existing home sales rise to a 4.17 million SAAR, up 3.2% from April and year over year, as affordabilit...