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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

Legal experts say January filings drive a surge in co-owned property sales, as couples navigate split decisions under pressure

Despite record apartment construction, HUD’s 2025 report finds that severe rent burdens continue to leave roughly 8.5 million very low-income renter households with “worst case” housing needs, underscoring that affordability remains a core challenge

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

A new report from FirstHome IQ finds that widespread gaps in financial literacy and trust, rather than a lack of desire, are causing millennials and Gen Z to delay homeownership, with education positioned as the key to unlocking future housing demand

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

The Irvine, California-based wholesale lender has appointed Brett Stubbs as chief financial officer, succeeding retiring co-founder Gary Fabian, to support the company’s continued growth and strategic initiatives