Mortgage Performance Strong, But Insurance Costs, Housing Supply Pose Challenges
Analysts see stable loan performance and softening rates, while insurance costs rising and inventory stalling
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Mortgage Rates Fall Again As Upcoming Factors Could Further Affect Them
How LOs and brokers should prepare for possible changes
For Homeowners Waiting To Refinance, This Could Be Ready-Set-Go Time
Friday’s jobs report drives rate dive after downward trend already saw rates easing
Sep 05, 2025
Investors Pulling Back
High costs, softening returns drive real estate investors to purchase fewest houses since 2020 this past spring
More Listings Are Affordable, But...
Even one-fifth more affordable listings hasn’t moved the needle as the pervasive affordability problem demands bigger changes, analysis finds
Sep 02, 2025
Mortgage Applications Slip As Rates Edge Up; VA Loans Lead Decline
Refi share eases, FHA refinances gain ground while purchase activity holds steady
Builder Confidence Still Muted As Market Headwinds Persist
Stays negative for 16th consecutive month, though showing strong regional variation
Mortgage Applications Surge On Rate Drop, Refinance Activity Reaches April High
Refi apps claim largest portion in months as ARMs see 25% spike
Foreclosure Activity Rises, Rates Poised to Ease As Inventory Shifts
From FHA delinquencies to high refi potential — but low retention rates — ICE analysts outline housing market’s complexities
Report: President Trump Eyeing IPO For Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac This Year
Deal could value GSEs at combined $500B, sell a portion of their stock to raise ~$30B