LendingTree data shows millennials dominate mortgage shopping and match baby boomers’ $65,000 median planned down payment

Credit-score pricing contributed heavily to the increase, while exclusive VantageScore use remained limited

The private lender originated roughly $2 billion during the first half of 2026 after regional banks pulled back from construction financing

Trade group says the loss of experienced Rural Housing Service staff could complicate delegated underwriting, lender onboarding, and program guidance

J.D. Power finds better digital service, fee transparency, and issue resolution are strengthening trust while homeowners face mounting financial pressure

Homeowners age 62 and older hold $14.92 trillion in housing wealth, but lenders still face the challenge of turning equity into production

Leadership distance can silence strong employees long before it appears in retention or production numbers

Redfin’s index rose 3% annually in June, with luxury demand and limited move-in-ready inventory supporting prices despite elevated mortgage rates