Czarinna Andres

The modest decline trims borrower payments, while year-end forecasts above 7% leave LOs focused on deals already close to working

The executive order calls for automatic mortgage insurance cancellation, expanded title insurance alternatives, and cheaper refinances, potentially changing how lenders and servicers handle borrower costs

DPR’s Q3 report identifies 311 programs without income limits and 1,080 without first-time buyer requirements, though funded availability grew more slowly than the overall count

The dispute over publicly marketed homes comes amid a Compass–Rocket alliance linking home search, buyer inquiries, and financing offers

Veterans United’s survey finds less willingness to hold out for lower rates, but little change in purchase timelines

With 30-year rates above 7% and nearly half of outstanding loans below 4%, originators face a stubborn obstacle to rebuilding repeat-buyer pipelines

The offer covers scores of 580 and higher and cuts the adjustment on VA cash-outs above 90% LTV

Onity Group says the state hasn’t clearly defined how fees for optional expedited payments must relate to the cost of providing the service

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s higher allocation requirement gives LOs reason to review association finances now, while California’s new funding duties begin in 2032

Mortgage Matchup’s national campaign pitches brokers as a resource for consumers who assume their financing options are limited