Industry News
Coming Up:
For Homeowners Waiting To Refinance, This Could Be Ready-Set-Go Time
Friday’s jobs report drives rate dive after downward trend already saw rates easing
When ‘Primary Residence’ Isn’t
Mortgage fraud in the spotlight — what it means for mortgage professionals
Investors Pulling Back
High costs, softening returns drive real estate investors to purchase fewest houses since 2020 this past spring
Freddie Mac Boosts LTVs To 95% On 2-4 Unit Homes, Opening Door For ‘House Hacking’
Borrowers targeting multi-unit ownership may now qualify for opportunities that were previously out of reach
You Have The Right To Remain Pre-Approved
By night he’s a cop, by day a mortgage powerhouse — meet Anthony Marone, the officer who built an empire one loan at a time.
Trump Admin’s Continued Fannie-Freddie IPO Musings Raise Key Questions
Proposed 5% public offering could reshape the U.S. mortgage market — but a host of risks loom along with potential gains
Figure Technology Aims For $4B Valuation In Upcoming IPO
Blockchain lender founded by SoFi’s Mike Cagney seeks to raise over $500 million, betting on faster HELOCs and digital lending infrastructure
Rate Decline ‘Not Enough To Spark’ More Purchase Activity
Though overall applications fell, refis edged higher on lower FHA and VA rates
Gen Z Turns To Stocks As Housing Costs Shut Them Out
Why the next generation of potential buyers is choosing investment apps over mortgages — and what originators and brokers can do about it
President Trump’s Treasury Chief Floats Declaring National Housing Emergency
Who gains, who loses as potential move would intensify efforts to address the problem