Tagged: analysis

June purchase locks climbed 14% year over year while non-conforming and Non-QM lending continued gaining market share, according to Optimal Blue

May prices increased 0.8% year over year, with equity-rich buyers fueling gains in markets like San Francisco while affordability continues to sideline many traditional borrowers

June sales climbed 5.9% from a year earlier as mortgage costs eased, while inventory growth slowed to its weakest pace since late 2023, signaling a more balanced purchase market

Newrez loan data shows first-time buyers still accounted for nearly half of 2025 purchase originations as home prices and borrower incomes climbed

ICE finds younger buyers making up a growing share of mortgages while alternative down payment sources reach a seven-year high

A look back at the legislation that transformed the American dream, and what history can teach today's mortgage professionals

Redfin survey finds homeowners value the sense of belonging and community that comes with ownership, while buyers gain more negotiating power in today's market

Just 37.6% of nonhomeowner households can afford a typical starter home, according to a recent study by LendingTree

June report points to a more balanced housing market as pending sales climb for a seventh straight month despite mortgage rates holding near 6.5%

Redfin says luxury home prices climbed 4.7% annually through May, with demand accelerating as high-end buyers remain largely insulated from affordability pressures