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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
50 minutes ago

Homeowners Insurance is Reshaping the Real Estate Transaction

Rising homeowners' insurance costs are reshaping the homebuying process, introducing uncertainty and affecting borrower eligibility.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The outlook for mortgage rates as DOJ clears Fed path for Warsh

DOJ's decision to end the Fed renovation investigation clears the way for Kevin Warsh to potentially become chair of the Federal Reserve.
Law
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Retired solicitor fends off debt firm's bid for possession of 800,000 Dublin home

A judge ruled that delays in executing a 2009 possession order prevented a credit servicing company from taking a retired solicitor's home.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Equity Feels Safe. Debt Feels Risky. Reality Says Otherwise.

Debt-based financing promotes strong fundamentals, while equity can obscure inefficiencies and escalate expectations for growth.
#foreclosure
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Manhattan foreclosures reach their lowest point in 4 years - while 2 other boroughs hit peaks

Brooklyn's foreclosure filings dropped 45%, driven by legal changes, while Manhattan sees a rise in pre-foreclosure activity.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

US foreclosure filings rise 26% in Q1 2026, ATTOM says

Foreclosure activity increased significantly in Q1 2026, indicating rising financial pressure on homeowners and shifting housing market dynamics.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Manhattan foreclosures reach their lowest point in 4 years - while 2 other boroughs hit peaks

Brooklyn's foreclosure filings dropped 45%, driven by legal changes, while Manhattan sees a rise in pre-foreclosure activity.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

US foreclosure filings rise 26% in Q1 2026, ATTOM says

Foreclosure activity increased significantly in Q1 2026, indicating rising financial pressure on homeowners and shifting housing market dynamics.
#mortgage-rates
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Mortgage Rates Idle While Spring Homebuying Season Stalls

Mortgage interest rates have stabilized around 6.10% amid ongoing economic uncertainty and the Iran conflict.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Mortgage Rates Idle While Spring Homebuying Season Stalls

Mortgage interest rates have stabilized around 6.10% amid ongoing economic uncertainty and the Iran conflict.
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Loan Officers are Going to Washington

The Mortgage Bankers Association mobilized 50 loan officers to advocate for housing policy in Washington, emphasizing the importance of real stories in advocacy.
#private-credit
fromFortune
2 months ago
Business

In the $3 trillion private credit market, the 'shadow default' rate is increasing as more money chases lower-quality deals | Fortune

Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

One of the most stressful jobs in finance right now: private credit sales

Private credit professionals are shifting from growth to defense as redemption requests rise and concerns about credit quality increase.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Private Credit Could Crush the Stock Market: 5 Financial Dividend Giants With Zero Exposure

Private credit poses significant risks due to leverage and debt, with potential liquidity mismatches exacerbating financial instability.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Business

In the $3 trillion private credit market, the 'shadow default' rate is increasing as more money chases lower-quality deals | Fortune

fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

More reverse mortgage borrowers show deep budget deficits

Budget shortfalls of this size often mean struggling to afford essential living costs like housing, healthcare, utilities and food. Reverse mortgages, primarily Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), have long been used as a retirement income tool for homeowners 62 and older.
Fundraising
#real-estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Coldwell Banker: Life doesn't stop' as comeback buyers return

43% of real estate agents report a busier home shopping season, driven by life events rather than market timing.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Coldwell Banker: Life doesn't stop' as comeback buyers return

43% of real estate agents report a busier home shopping season, driven by life events rather than market timing.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

KBW says Fannie, Freddie privatization window is narrowing

The privatization window for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is narrowing, with low odds before the November 2026 midterms.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

ICE First Look shows mortgage delinquencies fall in March 2026

Mortgage performance improved in March 2026 with declining delinquencies and rising prepayment activity, despite higher serious delinquencies and foreclosure inventories.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Auction.com Q1 2026 foreclosure activity nears pre-COVID levels

REO auction volume increased, indicating a gradual return of distressed inventory and stronger buyer demand compared to foreclosure auctions.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Home Equity Emerges as a Generational Growth Strategy for Originators

Home equity is becoming a key strategy for lenders as homeowners seek liquidity without refinancing low-rate mortgages.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

We may finally be near the bottom of the mortgage market cycle

The mortgage industry is cyclical, requiring a focus on fundamentals during unstable times to ensure long-term success.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

We're trapped': developer's unpaid debt leaves London flat owners unable to sell

Leaseholders in east London are trapped in unsellable homes due to an unpaid debt of £850,000 by the building's developer to the local council.
#bankruptcy
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bay Area luxury mall abruptly files for bankruptcy without warning tenants

Blackhawk Plaza's owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving tenants like Jung Dong Choi frustrated by lack of communication and ongoing neglect.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Bay Area luxury mall abruptly files for bankruptcy without warning tenants

Blackhawk Plaza's owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving tenants like Jung Dong Choi frustrated by lack of communication and ongoing neglect.
Real estate
fromKOMO
1 day ago

Office market on road to recovery thanks to tighter supply rather than booming demand

The office market is rebounding with strong leasing activity, decreased vacancy rates, and rising rents, indicating a post-pandemic recovery.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

When standard DSCR falls short: What real estate investors should know about no-ratio financing

More investor deals are struggling to meet standard DSCR due to high home prices and transitional properties, leading to increased interest in No-Ratio financing.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

If you want a stronger exit, build earnings beyond real estate commissions

Brokerages should consider title ownership to enhance earnings, diversify revenue, and improve valuation beyond traditional commission-based metrics.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

AI isn't to blame for the housing crisis

Artificial intelligence is shifting from a political target to a focus of federal regulation and innovation, particularly in the housing sector.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Loan officer mobility slows again in 2025, RETR reports

Loan officer mobility is declining due to a preference for stability and consistent deal flow over compensation differences.
Canada news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Two Literal Crypto Bros Built a Real Estate Empire. Then the Homes Started to Fall Apart

Canadian brothers launched RealToken in 2019, offering $50 cryptocurrency tokens for fractional real estate ownership in Detroit, but properties deteriorated and disputes arose over maintenance responsibility.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Here's What's Blocking You From Getting the Best Housing Deals

Real estate innovation struggles with distribution, preventing new technologies from reaching consumers despite advancements in proptech.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

High Yielding ECC's CLOs Are Unrated For A Risky Reason

Eagle Point Credit cut its monthly distribution significantly, reflecting underlying risks in its investment strategy involving unrated collateralized loan obligations.
Boston real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The housing market's hottest week is coming-and sellers who miss it could lose out on $26K

Spring 2026 housing market conditions are improving with lower mortgage rates and favorable selling conditions, particularly during mid-April when homes sell faster and at higher prices.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Three Oakland office towers are seized by lender in speedy foreclosure

Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, through an affiliate, took ownership of the three office towers in a streamlined foreclosure process, according to documents filed on Jan. 20 with the Alameda County Recorder's Office. The unpaid debt for the three office buildings totals $442.1 million, the financial titan's affiliate stated in the filing, which was a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the county records show. The original loan that Deutsche Bank provided to Starwood totaled $364.5 million, Alameda County real estate records show.
East Bay real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks 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.
#housing-market
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Real estate

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Stuck With Homes They Can't Sell, More Americans Are Becoming 'Accidental Landlords'

High mortgage rates and a cooler housing market lead homeowners to become 'accidental landlords' instead of selling at lower prices.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Housing market crash unlikely despite war, high rates

Housing demand remains strong despite rising mortgage rates, with no historical precedent for price crashes without distressed sellers.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These 15 housing markets have the most borrowers underwater

2.1% of U.S. homeowner mortgages are underwater as of December 2025, up from 1.3% in December 2024, though significantly lower than the 23% peak during the 2009 financial crisis.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Stuck With Homes They Can't Sell, More Americans Are Becoming 'Accidental Landlords'

High mortgage rates and a cooler housing market lead homeowners to become 'accidental landlords' instead of selling at lower prices.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'I can't sell this house we absolutely are trapped'

A new-build east London home bought for £350,000 has persistent damp, mould and water ingress for over a decade, leaving the family trapped and unwell.
LA real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area hotel is bought through foreclosure of failed property loan

Bay Area boutique hotels purchased through foreclosure reveal ongoing hospitality sector weakness, with property values declining significantly since 2019 despite desirable locations.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

The $265 billion private credit meltdown: How Wall Street's hottest investment craze turned into a panic | Fortune

Private equity stocks surged dramatically from mid-2023 to early 2025, then collapsed sharply starting September 2024, erasing over $265 billion in market value as retail investors demanded redemptions from private debt funds.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Three Oakland office towers are seized by lender in speedy foreclosure

Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, through an affiliate, took ownership of the three office towers in a streamlined foreclosure process, according to documents filed on Jan. 20 with the Alameda County Recorder's Office. The unpaid debt for the three office buildings totals $442.1 million, the financial titan's affiliate stated in the filing, which was a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the county records show. The original loan that Deutsche Bank provided to Starwood totaled $364.5 million, Alameda County real estate records show.
East Bay real estate
Digital life
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Gaps in employment can be a red flag' - financial experts reveal the reasons why your mortgage or loan application may be rejected

Lenders review account activity and request loan and credit card statements; poorly managed accounts or credit use can harm loan applications.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Student loan delinquencies jumped, and housing distress is building

Delinquency rates across mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and student debt have climbed to their highest levels in nearly a decade, reaching 4.8% of outstanding household debt in the fourth quarter. While headline numbers remain within long-term historical ranges, a closer look reveals where stress is building: lower-income ZIP codes, younger borrowers, and markets experiencing slowing or declining home values.
US news
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hundreds of properties to go up for public auction in California

San Diego County is auctioning 667 tax-defaulted properties starting at $100, with bidding from March 13-18 requiring a $1,035 minimum deposit and registration fee.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My husband burned down our house then the bank threatened repossession'

A domestic abuse survivor faced financial ruin and prolonged legal obstacles after her husband's arson and financial sabotage, but halted repossession by paying the mortgage.
LA real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Los Gatos hotel seized through swift foreclosure as market wobbles

Bay Area hotel values have plummeted significantly, with the Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos declining 31% in value since 2019, reflecting widespread hospitality sector struggles across the region.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Blackhawk Plaza faces new foreclosure, this time from its main lender

Blackhawk Plaza faces potential foreclosure after defaults on $31 million in Preferred Bank loans plus a separate $5 million Nano Banc loan, jeopardizing tenants and operations.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Circle Furniture to auction off remaining inventory after bankruptcy

Circle Furniture, a Massachusetts-based retailer founded in 1952, closed in December and is liquidating hundreds of showroom and warehouse items through bankruptcy auctions from March to April.
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.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

New home loan helps lower-income borrowers build equity quickly

A new wealth-building home loan enables lower-income borrowers to build equity rapidly through reduced interest rates and rate buydowns, requiring no down payment, closing costs, or mortgage insurance.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Blackhawk Plaza faces new foreclosure, this time from its main lender

The owner of Blackhawk Plaza in Danville is in default on two loans totaling a combined $31 million that were provided to the property by Preferred Bank, according to documents filed on Jan. 30 with the Contra Costa County Recorder's Office. These new delinquencies are separate from $5 million in financing that Nano Banc provided to the owner of the property, whose addresses include 3380 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, county real estate files show.
East Bay real estate
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

Private equity's playbook to shake off the zombies: meet the continuation vehicle | Fortune

Continuation vehicles enable GPs to provide liquidity while retaining exposure, give LPs choice to exit or roll, and preserve company continuity amid weaker exit markets.
#mortgage-lending
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Business
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Money Talks: 'The day we got back to zero was one of the best days of my life' - Kel Galavan on climbing out of negative equity and learning to invest

Financial recovery is achievable through disciplined saving, understanding investing fundamentals, and building a solid financial foundation before investing.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month 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

Private credit didn't fix middle-market CRE. It delayed a reckoning

Private credit's market expansion masked fundamental inefficiencies in commercial real estate lending that now surface as refinancing accelerates in a higher-rate environment.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Syndicator lender Ready Capital reports massive losses

Ready Capital reported a $232 million loss while restructuring its commercial real estate loan book, with stock down 60% and non-accruing loans rising to 25% of its portfolio.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Foreclosure auction volume reaches highest level since Q2 2020

Foreclosure auction sales fell to multi‑quarter lows while REO auction sales and auctioned properties rose, driven by pricing shifts, roll rates, and varied buyer demand.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Foreclosure filings rise 32% year over year in January 2026

Foreclosure activity rose year-over-year for the eleventh consecutive month into early 2026, with starts up 26% and completed foreclosures up nearly 59%.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

loanDepot reenters wholesale lending after 2022 exit

loanDepot is re-entering the wholesale mortgage channel after shutting it down in 2022, positioning itself to compete in a market dominated by UWM, Rocket Mortgage, and Pennymac.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Big banks retreated from mortgages after the 2008 housing market crash-now this Fed governor wants them back

Federal Reserve officials are reconsidering post-2008 regulations that may have pushed mortgage lending from large banks to nonbank lenders, with potential policy shifts ahead.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
2 months ago

Are Boston Foreclosures On The Rise? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third-party sources, including sellers, lessors, landlords, and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Looming risk for mortgage credit and MBS investors from Lender Choice

Allowing lenders to choose between FICO and VantageScore enables adverse selection that increases credit and MBS investor risk by shifting higher-risk loans to GSEs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Owner of Blackhawk Plaza in Danville is tangled in web of failed loans

DANVILLE The principal owner of Blackhawk Plaza in Danville is tangled in a web of failed real estate loans in Southern California that have engulfed multiple banks and created murky prospects for the delinquent properties. Deba Shyam, who heads up Ramanujan Group, the owner of the ailing retail and dining hub near the posh Blackhawk enclave, is a key figure, along with two other real estate executives, in a thicket of murky financing deals for at least 15 Southern California properties and one in Texas.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

9 red flags real estate agents that indicate slipping business

Gradual declines in a real estate business signal specific breakdowns; identify warning signs early and correct lead generation, follow-up, pricing, presentation, and exposure.
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