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Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Reverse mortgages should reenter retirement plans amid policy risk

Older Americans are delaying retirement and shifting investments due to increased financial uncertainty and anxiety about policy changes.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.housingwire.com
17 hours ago

GSE AI governance rules hit lenders and servicers

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac established new AI governance standards for mortgage lenders, impacting operations beyond underwriting and requiring comprehensive documentation and controls.
#labor-market
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

MBA: Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

The labor market shows moderate job growth, rising inflation, and a risky housing market with increasing delinquencies among FHA loans.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Why the hiring rate matters more than unemployment for the housing market

The labor market remains strong with low unemployment, impacting housing stability and reducing risks of distressed inventory.
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

MBA: Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

The labor market shows moderate job growth, rising inflation, and a risky housing market with increasing delinquencies among FHA loans.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Why the hiring rate matters more than unemployment for the housing market

The labor market remains strong with low unemployment, impacting housing stability and reducing risks of distressed inventory.
#real-estate
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago
SF real estate

Dave Ramsey Warns Homebuyer Her $750,000 Is at Risk of Foreclosure Over a Mortgage Clause She Never Saw

SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

The myth of the perfect market and the cost of waiting

Real estate decisions should consider total market dynamics, not just interest rates, as buyers currently have leverage in negotiations.
SF real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Dave Ramsey Warns Homebuyer Her $750,000 Is at Risk of Foreclosure Over a Mortgage Clause She Never Saw

A buyer can face foreclosure risks if a mortgage clause is overlooked during a property purchase.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

The appraisal gap in 2026

Real estate valuations are increasingly challenged by outdated data, climate impacts, and reliance on Automated Valuation Models, leading to significant appraisal gaps.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

3 Real Estate ETFs Paying Over 3% That Retirees Are Using to Hedge Inflation

Real estate investments, particularly REITs, provide a reliable hedge against inflation for retirees seeking income and property appreciation.
#housing-affordability
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

18 Genius (& Kind Of Unhinged) Ways Real People Are Paying Down Their Debt

Various unconventional strategies exist for paying down debt, including selling items, side hustles, and unique income-generating activities.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

I've Always Paid with a Debit Card, But Is a Credit Card Better?

Using a credit card can help build better credit, earn rewards like frequent flyer miles, and take advantage of other benefits that debit cards do not offer.
Cryptocurrency
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The rise of HELOCs: What it means for originators in today's market

Homeowners are increasingly using HELOCs to access cash while retaining low mortgage rates, creating opportunities for originators.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Mortgage defaults hit two-year high as Iran crisis drives borrowing costs sharply higher

Britain faces rising mortgage defaults and credit strain due to the Iran crisis and increased borrowing costs.
LA real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

As Bay Area homeowners face rising premiums, insurance companies demand costly home upgrades

Bay Area homeowners face rising insurance premiums and costly upgrade demands due to increased rebuilding costs and insurer requirements.
#homeownership
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
16 hours ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
16 hours ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why Financial Advisors Are Telling Retirees Over 65 to Stop Sitting on Home Equity

Home equity can be a vital part of retirement planning, offering options for cash-poor retirees to access funds without selling investments.
#housing-market
fromFortune
4 days ago
SF real estate

The 'affordability economy' has created a housing market nobody predicted: Prices collapsing in the Sun Belt, soaring in the Rust Belt | Fortune

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Housing inventory growth is slowing down, with some areas experiencing negative year-over-year inventory despite previous predictions of increases.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
SF real estate
fromFortune
4 days ago

The 'affordability economy' has created a housing market nobody predicted: Prices collapsing in the Sun Belt, soaring in the Rust Belt | Fortune

U.S. housing market is experiencing a significant decline in prices after a post-pandemic boom, with projections for continued decreases.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
16 hours ago

Homebuilder confidence ticks down amid economic uncertainty

Rising mortgage rates, higher gas prices, and inflation fears have significantly impacted consumer confidence and housing market demand.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Housing inventory growth is slowing down, with some areas experiencing negative year-over-year inventory despite previous predictions of increases.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
#mortgage-rates
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
19 hours ago

Mortgage applications up 1.8% as refinance jumps 5%

Mortgage rates declined to 6.42%, supporting an increase in refinance applications despite subdued purchase activity due to economic uncertainty.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Mortgage Rates Move Lower as Economic Outlook Worsens

Mortgage interest rates have slightly improved, but the economic outlook remains negative, indicating deeper financial concerns for consumers and businesses.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage applications drop as refi, purchase demand weakens

Higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continue to depress mortgage applications, with refinance activity at its lowest since December 2025.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Higher mortgage rates trigger sharp drop in applications

The 30-year mortgage rate has risen to 6.57%, impacting refinance applications and buyer confidence amid economic uncertainty.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
19 hours ago

Mortgage applications up 1.8% as refinance jumps 5%

Mortgage rates declined to 6.42%, supporting an increase in refinance applications despite subdued purchase activity due to economic uncertainty.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Mortgage Rates Move Lower as Economic Outlook Worsens

Mortgage interest rates have slightly improved, but the economic outlook remains negative, indicating deeper financial concerns for consumers and businesses.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage applications drop as refi, purchase demand weakens

Higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continue to depress mortgage applications, with refinance activity at its lowest since December 2025.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Higher mortgage rates trigger sharp drop in applications

The 30-year mortgage rate has risen to 6.57%, impacting refinance applications and buyer confidence amid economic uncertainty.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Rocktop Digital aims to cut inefficiencies in mortgage asset trading

The transition here is a little bit of a fork. Rocktop Technologies is focused on some of the generative AI applications and data and documents, as well as automating some of the processes attached to default servicing and some of the trade operational pieces and capital markets.
Cryptocurrency
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

CLO equity stress test reveals the danger behind 22% yields

Oxford Square Capital Corp. faces risks to its high yield due to declining performance in its CLO equity investments.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Retirees Love This High-Yield Monthly Income Fund Until They See What Happens in a Bear Market

Covered call ETFs can provide income but may mask significant losses in account value, leading to a negative total return for retirees.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

As retirement slips further away, workers prioritize stability and senior home equity

Workers prioritize job security over new opportunities, with many delaying retirement due to rising living costs and health care expenses.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

JPMorgan, Wells Fargo mortgage volumes missed the mark in Q1 2026

JPMorgan Chase's origination volume hit $13.7 billion in the first quarter, down 14% from the prior quarter and up 46% from the same period last year. Retail channels drove most of the production, accounting for 63.5% of the total. The bank's home lending revenues reached $1.23 billion in the first quarter, up 2% year over year.
Real estate
World news
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Mortgage rates are breaking higher and things can get worsewith Iran conflict

The Iran conflict has raised the 10-year yield to 4.38%, increasing the risk of higher mortgage rates this spring.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
15 hours ago

Waterstone Mortgage hires Jeremy Moreithi to lead Virginia branch

Jeremy Moreithi joins Waterstone Mortgage Corp. as branch manager in Ashburn, Virginia, to enhance client service with customized financing options.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Finance of America launches new reverse mortgage line of credit

HomeSafe Second Line of Credit offers a nonrevolving reverse mortgage option for accessing home equity without new monthly payments.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Optimal Blue reports March 2026 purchase locks jump 38%

Cash-out refinance volume rose 9% from February and 21% from March 2025, while rate-and-term refinance volume fell 34% month over month but remained more than 66% higher than a year ago.
Real estate
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

REM's 9.6% dividend yield faces a test as mortgage spreads narrow in 2026

iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF offers a 9.22% dividend yield, focusing on mortgage REITs with a narrow interest rate spread.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Guild's Jim Cory on Bayview deal and reverse mortgage trends

Bayview's acquisition of Guild has been smooth, maintaining management and enhancing product development in the reverse mortgage sector.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Why Annaly and AGNC make REM's 9.55% yield more durable than it looks

The iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF offers a 9.55% dividend yield, primarily driven by its concentrated portfolio in mortgage REITs.
Retirement
fromSubstack
4 weeks ago

Can I Afford to Move #2: Is Draining Our Savings to Buy a Home a Bad Idea?

Depleting savings to purchase a home increases financial risk, but may be acceptable if income is stable and savings discipline is strong.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Mortgage Rates May Keep Rising Even as Fed Holds Steady

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady while mortgage rates increased due to rising oil prices from the Iran conflict, reducing future loan values and making borrowing more expensive.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Finance of America expands HomeSafe Second reverse mortgage

Finance of America launches HomeSafe Second, a second lien product for homeowners 55+ to access home equity without refinancing or making monthly payments.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

AD Mortgage debuts Quick Pricer Pro for broker partners

Quick Pricer Pro offers a more flexible and customizable view of AD Mortgage's loan options, with filters and scenarios that support more complex loan structuring.
Real estate
Real estate
fromFast Company
5 days ago

This $3B builder moves from California to Arizona-signaling something about the housing market's next decade

KB Home will relocate its headquarters to Tempe, Arizona, in 2027, reflecting a shift in the U.S. homebuilding landscape and cost-saving measures.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Private-label reverse mortgages surpass HECMs in Q1 2026

Private-label originations totaled $344 million in March, compared to $260 million for the HECM market, indicating a significant shift towards proprietary loans in the reverse mortgage sector.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

loanDepot, Figure team on express home loan and equity products

The 55 HomeLoan is structured to deliver approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in as few as five days, providing borrowers with a cash-like option for speed and certainty of close.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Borrowers have a new agent. Is your organization built for it?

AI is shifting negotiating power from lenders to borrowers, requiring institutions to adapt or risk losing competitive advantage.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage lenders ramp up homebuilder divisions

Ginsburg stated that treating builder business as a core pillar rather than a side channel reflects a broader industry shift. He believes a healthy balance of builders should be around 15% to 20% of the overall retail book of business.
Real estate
SF real estate
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Disappearing American Mortgage

Mortgage applications have reached historic lows, freezing the real estate market and preventing working-class families from building wealth through homeownership while wealthy buyers dominate transactions.
#mortgage-lending
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

The mortgage industry built a sales infrastructure. It now needs a navigation infrastructure

Mortgage lending's efficiency may obscure its complexities, necessitating a shift from sales infrastructure to navigation infrastructure for better borrower understanding.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

The mortgage industry built a sales infrastructure. It now needs a navigation infrastructure

Mortgage lending's efficiency may obscure its complexities, necessitating a shift from sales infrastructure to navigation infrastructure for better borrower understanding.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Lower rates aren't enough: What mortgage lenders and servicers must do to set spring homebuyers up for long-term success

Interest rates easing may improve buyer sentiment, but sustainable homeownership relies more on managing cash flow than just lower rates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

The industry's quiet first line of defense

Title agents perform critical fraud detection work during real estate transactions that remains largely invisible to buyers, sellers, and lenders despite being more important than the visible closing process.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Is it time to bring banks back to the mortgage business?

Mortgage loan origination collapsed from 14.2 million in 2021 to under 5 million in 2023, with independent mortgage banks filling the gap while maintaining quality, yet regulators and industry leaders argue banks should re-engage to restore competition and customer relationships.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Opendoor's cheap mortgage rates spark sustainability debate

Opendoor's mortgage product eliminates a 350-basis-point markup to offer below-market rates, but industry experts question cost absorption and long-term sustainability of the model.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Logan Finance rolls out new product tier for high-balance non-QMs

Logan Finance launches Open Road Elevated, a high-balance non-QM lending program offering up to $5 million loans through four specialized pathways for borrowers with complex financial profiles.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 month ago

Can You Get a Mortgage on Land? Land Loan vs Mortgage Explained

In most cases, lenders will not issue a traditional mortgage for land that does not already have a home or building on it. Mortgages are designed for developed properties because houses provide immediate collateral value and are generally easier to sell if a borrower defaults.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Property tax, insurance accounts for 21% of mortgage payments

Taxes and insurance can comprise over one-third of monthly mortgage payments in many markets, significantly impacting affordability beyond the base loan cost.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
2 months ago

Is an ARM Loan a Good Choice for First-Time Home Buyers?

Introductory period: The initial fixed-rate phase before adjustments begin. Adjustment period: How frequently the rate can change after the intro period ends. Index: The benchmark interest rate used to calculate future rate changes. Margin: The lender's fixed markup added to the index. Initial cap: Limits how much the rate can increase at the first adjustment. Periodic cap: Limits how much the rate can change at each adjustment. Lifetime cap: The maximum interest rate allowed over the entire loan term.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

AD Mortgage launches its largest non-QM securitization yet

The deal represents a defining milestone for the firm. It reflects not only the continued strength of the non-QM RMBS market, but also the confidence investors place in our platform and in AD non-QM mortgages as a premier asset class.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Mortgage escrow misconceptions persist as payment amounts rise

Rising property taxes, insurance premiums, and escrow misconceptions are causing unexpected mortgage payment increases and borrower surprise despite many claiming they understand escrow.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Trade groups push for lower FHA premiums, LLPA cuts

End tri-merge credit reporting, adopt a single-file framework, lower FHA mortgage insurance premiums, reduce LLPAs and refinance fees to lower mortgage costs and expand homeownership.
Real estate
fromAxios
2 months ago

Homeowners are holding onto their houses for a record-long stretch

Average U.S. homeownership tenure rose to a record 8.6 years in 2025, up from 4.2 years in early 2000.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Rate enables crypto assets for mortgage qualification

RateFi lets borrowers use verified, nonliquidated cryptocurrency as qualifying income and reserves for mortgages within existing non-QM frameworks, preserving control and avoiding liquidation.
Real estate
fromFortune
2 months ago

American home buyers are still on strike as lower mortgage rates are no match for sinking January sales | Fortune

Existing U.S. home sales fell 8.4% in January to a 3.91 million annual rate as prices rose and weather and mortgage conditions dampened buyer activity.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Homebuying power improves as prices cool, inventory expands

Realtor Todd Luong of REMAX DFW Associates in Frisco said his recent experience reflects meaningful improvement for buyers, even if affordability remains strained. Here in the Dallas real estate market that I serve, affordability remains a challenge, he says. However, there is a significant amount of data showing that buyer conditions have improved over the past year and that buyers are gaining affordability ground. This should eventually increase housing demand to some degree as we head into the busy spring buying season.
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