First American Financial Corporation

First American finds that locked-in accessible equity declined even as total equity reached a record $13.2 trillion

First American’s September report shows higher-end appreciation leading in most tracked markets, while starter-home prices continue climbing in several Midwest and Northeast metros

September’s inflation pickup puts recent rate improvements at risk, potentially eroding affordability gains from lower home prices and seller concessions

Single-family construction rebounded in August, but falling permits, fewer completions, and widespread builder incentives point to a tougher fight for the purchase loans those homes eventually produce

Prime rose to 7% while the 10-year Treasury remained near 5%, giving originators two different borrower conversations

Expanded property monitoring gives eligible homeowners early warnings about suspicious deeds, liens, and property listings