The U.S. housing market still leans in buyers’ favor, but new data suggests that advantage may have already peaked
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Lower mortgage rates and softer home prices improved affordability statewide, though most households remain priced out
Lower rates earlier this year fueled a refinance surge and boosted first-time buyer activity, giving loan officers a more balanced pipeline
Signed contracts rose 7.7% year over year as lower mortgage rates and improving inventory helped bring buyers back into the market.
MBA’s latest survey pointed to renewed refinancing momentum, stronger deal flow, and a major rebound in multifamily originations
Minimal appreciation masks ongoing pressure from rates and rising ownership expenses
AD Mortgage survey shows widespread tech adoption, with integration, training, and strategy now driving competitive edge
Bankrate index highlights shifting leverage, rising inventory, and regional splits
Diverging borrower profiles reshape risk, underwriting, and pipeline outlook as new credit scoring models loom
Faster deal timelines and declining inventory highlight growing split in housing demand