Analysis and Data
A $432.4 million deal backed by over 1,000 loans shows investors are still hungry for Non-QM paper — but the real story is where the loans are coming from
Purchase demand softened while refinance activity continued to show resilience despite higher borrowing costs
LegalShield points to rising homeowner distress following the expiration of pandemic-era FHA relief programs
Redfin reports record home prices as existing-home sales reached their highest level since 2022
Slower appreciation and more realistic seller pricing could improve purchase opportunities even as mortgage rates remain elevated
New LendingTree data shows most vacant properties are vacation homes, rentals or otherwise unavailable to buyers, helping explain today's persistent supply crunch
Redfin says a brief drop in mortgage rates lifted pending home sales to a two-month high, but rising rates and tighter inventory could test whether the momentum lasts
South Florida leads the nation in luxury price premiums, while high-end buyers continue to shrug off mortgage rates that are sidelining much of the broader housing market
June purchase locks climbed 14% year over year while non-conforming and Non-QM lending continued gaining market share, according to Optimal Blue
May prices increased 0.8% year over year, with equity-rich buyers fueling gains in markets like San Francisco while affordability continues to sideline many traditional borrowers