The Urban Institute says innovative mortgage products like assumable, portable, or 50-year loans may improve mobility at the margins, but will not meaningfully improve affordability

Freddie Mac has named veteran financial services executive Kenny M. Smith as chief executive officer and board member, while interim CEO Michael Hutchins will continue as president

A new analysis shows that while homeownership remains out of reach in most major U.S. cities, regions still offer renters an affordable path to buying

Cotality’s Q3 2025 Homeowner Equity Report shows U.S. borrower equity fell $373.8 billion year-over-year, negative equity rose to 2.2%, and regional gains and losses highlight growing vulnerability for leveraged homeowners

FirstClose has partnered with Stewart Lender Services to integrate home equity title, valuation, and closing solutions directly into its Order Management System, streamlining workflows and accelerating loan processing for lenders

ARDRI has appointed mortgage industry veteran Wesley Olison as vice president of wholesale production to support the company’s growth and strengthen broker relationships in the Non‑QM lending market

HUD has raised the FHA forward and reverse mortgage loan limits to reflect higher home prices and preserve access to insured mortgage credit across both low- and high-cost housing markets