Czarinna Andres

Company argues efforts to lower closing costs could transfer risk to lenders, borrowers and investors

Trade group supports lower mortgage risk weights but says broader market forces — not capital rules — drove banks' retreat from the market

Economists warn slower household formation and rising inventory could reshape home prices, purchase demand, and mortgage origination opportunities over the next decade

Mortgage subservicer says early-stage assessment helps lenders identify operational risks, improve onboarding efficiency, and reduce transfer-related delays

New tools connect pre-approvals, loan officers, and home search in a unified platform

The shareholder meeting has now been adjourned four times since May as CrossCountry seeks additional support for its $12-per-share acquisition

Payroll-based verification eliminates document uploads, helping lenders accelerate underwriting and deliver instant conditional approvals

Realtor.com report finds investors accounted for 11.3% of home purchases in 2025, as small investors gained market share and institutional buyers continued to retreat

Nearly half of home sales included seller concessions in May, creating new opportunities for borrowers to reduce upfront costs and negotiate better terms

New report argues factory-built housing could lower construction costs, expand affordable inventory, and create more opportunities for first-time homebuyers