Privacy Act Upends Trigger Leads, Forcing New Marketing
A new privacy law takes effect March 5, ending broad trigger-lead marketing for loans. Lenders must pivot to consent-...
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Real Brokerage Posts Revenue Near $2B in 2025 Gains Momentum
Real Brokerage reports 2025 revenue approaching $2 billion, signaling the strength of a platform-first approach that ...
RESPA Uncertainty Turns Referrals: A New Legal Battleground
Regulatory uncertainty over RESPA is transforming agent referrals into a legal battleground, pushing lenders and brok...
Mortgage Applications Jump 11% Fueled by Refinances
Refinances powered a broad uplift in home borrowing, with mortgage applications jump 11% in the latest MBA weekly sur...
Blend Launches Autopilot Agent to Speed Mortgage Loans
Blend unveils Autopilot AI, a new agent aimed at shaving weeks off mortgage origination. The tool automates document ...
Recession Indicator Shows Americans Worse Off Than Thought
A new recession indicator signals Americans are financially tighter than forecasts suggested. This article breaks dow...
2026 Mortgage Update: Lower Rates and ARMs Return Insights
The 2026 mortgage update signals a turning tide for borrowers. Lower rates and the return of adjustable-rate mortgage...
Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6%, Boosting Spring Buyers
Mortgage rates fall below 6%, giving buyers a clearer affordability path as the spring home-buying season looms. Anal...
Better Taps Tokenized Funding to Boost Mortgage Origination
Better Home & Finance signs a tokenized funding deal with Framework Ventures to access up to $500 million in credit v...
Single Credit Bureau Pulls Debate Heats Up in Mortgage Market
Lenders and regulators are debating a shift to single credit bureau pulls: for government-backed loans, a change that...
Trade Groups Push Lower MSR Charges, Tailored Mortgage Risks
Eight trade groups push lower capital charges for mortgage servicing rights and advocate for tailored risk weights, a...
Markets Where Find Good Deals in 2026: Smart Loans Guide
In 2026, smart borrowers look beyond the big banks to find better loan terms. This guide highlights three markets whe...