Erica Drzewiecki

The NAR Chief Economist offers a blended forecast for 2025 and 2026

CT-based lender reports $5.11 billion in residential originations, up 28% from the second quarter

Affordability is improving, the National Association of Realtors reports

Federal funds rate lowered to a target range of 4.50%-4.75%.

Sales remained steady leading up to Election Day

The MBA's weekly index decreased for the fifth consecutive week as mortgage rates have risen nearly 70 basis points in that period

Some originators specialize in helping borrowers facing these financial hardships.

Lender-affiliate Arc Home reported $681.6 million in originations in Q3.

CoreLogic economists expect the growth rate to slow to 2.3% by next fall

More Americans think mortgage rates will fall if Trump wins