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Home Insurance Premiums Up 24% As Coverage Gaps Widen Nationwide
Surging premiums, rising uninsured rates, and growing reliance on state-backed insurers signal mounting strain on housing markets as climate risks intensify
Geopolitics Hits Mortgage Rates As Iran Conflict Drives Oil And Yields Higher
Energy shock tied to Strait of Hormuz disruption reverses improving borrowing conditions and raises new questions for lenders heading into spring
New Report Highlights Growth And Opportunities In Manufactured Housing
The Second Annual I’m HOME Benchmark Report finds rising production of durable, energy-efficient manufactured homes and highlights federal efforts to improve access and quality nationwide
New Bill Would Prevent Tariffs From Driving Up U.S. Housing Costs
If enacted, the new legislation would aim to streamline tariff exclusions for goods used in home construction, help stabilize material pricing, and support efforts to expand housing supply nationwide
Former FHA Commissioner Montgomery Joins NewDay USA As Vice Chairman
Bringing decades of policy experience to the company’s leadership, NewDay adds housing finance veteran as vice chairman of its advisory board
Rocket Beats Q4 Expectations, Positions Rocket Pro As Growth Engine Heading Into 2026
Rocket highlights partner channel momentum and new broker initiatives
From Commodity to Advisor: Elevating the Modern MLO with Tricia McIntosh, CFP®️
MaxClass CEO LaDonna Lockard sits down with Tricia McIntosh, CFP®️, to discuss niche positioning, tech adoption, and how MLOs can scale six-figure businesses by stepping into their role as strategic advisors.
Abandoning Tri-Merge Could Raise Borrowing Costs And Investor Risk
A new analysis finds that replacing the tri-merge credit reporting standard could reduce risk assessment accuracy, ultimately driving higher mortgage rates, tighter credit access, and increased uncertainty for borrowers and investors