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White House budget director aims to shut down the CFPB entirely
Russell Vought previously led efforts to lay off nearly 90% of the consumer watchdog’s staff
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New-home sales crush in August, surging 20.5%
Sales incentives and rate-cut optimism lifted builders’ fortunes, though rising competition may slow momentum
Cross-competition and bloated inventory have U.S. home builders on their heels
Builders ramp up incentives as buyer behavior shifts and forward commitments lose steam in key new-home markets
Beyond the Bid: Foreclosure auction pricing strategies for optimal execution
Auction.com’s Daren Blomquist examines approaches for mortgage servicers selling properties at auction
Condo buyers evaporate as listings languish in August
More U.S. condos are selling below asking price as buyers gain bargaining power: Redfin
Investor-owned homes surge as brokers pivot to nonconforming loans
With conforming volumes down, DSCR and other investor products shine brighter
Private capital is powering new construction opportunities
Diving into a critical source for new construction as traditional credit channels remain constrained
How credit scores impact mortgage options
Overcome the culture of fear that keeps innovation on the backburner
A primer for success by empowering your lending team
Non-QM borrowers react differently to interest rate blips than other homebuyers
Investors and self-employed borrowers may prioritize the ability to secure financing over rate fluctuations
Personal Wealth Explosion Fuels Ultra-Luxury Home Sales
High-end real estate set records in certain cities and outperformed the general housing market
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
Fix the Housing Crunch One Apartment at a Time
Multifamily housing benefits both investors and communities
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Zillow partners with Esusu on credit-building service for renters
The paid platform lets renters sign up to have their monthly rent payments reported to the major credit bureaus
Zillow partners with Esusu on credit-building service for renters
The paid platform lets renters sign up to have their monthly rent payments reported to the major credit bureaus
Interagency leaders who developed PAVE call dismantling ‘partisan’ and ‘reckless’
Goal of reversal came from Project 2025, seeking to eliminate DEI efforts
House takes ‘a decisive step to protect consumers’ targeting trigger leads
No opposition as H.R. 2808 moves Congress one step closer to protecting against unwanted calls and messages
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White House budget director aims to shut down the CFPB entirely
Russell Vought previously led efforts to lay off nearly 90% of the consumer watchdog’s staff
Trending
SPONSORED CONTENT
New-home sales crush in August, surging 20.5%
Sales incentives and rate-cut optimism lifted builders’ fortunes, though rising competition may slow momentum
Cross-competition and bloated inventory have U.S. home builders on their heels
Builders ramp up incentives as buyer behavior shifts and forward commitments lose steam in key new-home markets
Beyond the Bid: Foreclosure auction pricing strategies for optimal execution
Auction.com’s Daren Blomquist examines approaches for mortgage servicers selling properties at auction
Condo buyers evaporate as listings languish in August
More U.S. condos are selling below asking price as buyers gain bargaining power: Redfin
Investor-owned homes surge as brokers pivot to nonconforming loans
With conforming volumes down, DSCR and other investor products shine brighter
Private capital is powering new construction opportunities
Diving into a critical source for new construction as traditional credit channels remain constrained
How credit scores impact mortgage options
Overcome the culture of fear that keeps innovation on the backburner
A primer for success by empowering your lending team
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
Non-QM borrowers react differently to interest rate blips than other homebuyers
Investors and self-employed borrowers may prioritize the ability to secure financing over rate fluctuations
Personal Wealth Explosion Fuels Ultra-Luxury Home Sales
High-end real estate set records in certain cities and outperformed the general housing market
Make Hard Money Work for You
This private lending subset can help clients, but care should be taken
A New Normal Requires New Strategies
In troubled times, mortgage brokers can lean on private lending partnerships
Two Sides of the Coin
Hard money plays a unique role in the larger world of private lending
New Opportunities Could Emerge from Uncertainty
Individual investors may fill a niche as other lenders become more conservative
Zillow partners with Esusu on credit-building service for renters
The paid platform lets renters sign up to have their monthly rent payments reported to the major credit bureaus
Zillow partners with Esusu on credit-building service for renters
The paid platform lets renters sign up to have their monthly rent payments reported to the major credit bureaus
Interagency leaders who developed PAVE call dismantling ‘partisan’ and ‘reckless’
Goal of reversal came from Project 2025, seeking to eliminate DEI efforts
House takes ‘a decisive step to protect consumers’ targeting trigger leads
No opposition as H.R. 2808 moves Congress one step closer to protecting against unwanted calls and messages
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White House budget director aims to shut down the CFPB entirely
Russell Vought previously led efforts to lay off nearly 90% of the consumer watchdog’s staff
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Russell Vought previously led efforts to lay off nearly 90% of the consumer watchdog’s staff
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New-home sales crush in August, surging 20.5%
Sales incentives and rate-cut optimism lifted builders’ fortunes, though rising competition may slow momentum
Cross-competition and bloated inventory have U.S. home builders on their heels
Builders ramp up incentives as buyer behavior shifts and forward commitments lose steam in key new-home markets
Beyond the Bid: Foreclosure auction pricing strategies for optimal execution
Auction.com’s Daren Blomquist examines approaches for mortgage servicers selling properties at auction
The rise of downpayment assistance programs and shared appreciation mortgages
Lenders and innovators are expanding strategies in response to the widening affordability gap
How credit scores impact mortgage options
Overcome the culture of fear that keeps innovation on the backburner
A primer for success by empowering your lending team
Commercial trends show reason for cautious optimism
Non-QM borrowers react differently to interest rate blips than other homebuyers
Investors and self-employed borrowers may prioritize the ability to secure financing over rate fluctuations
Personal Wealth Explosion Fuels Ultra-Luxury Home Sales
High-end real estate set records in certain cities and outperformed the general housing market
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
Fix the Housing Crunch One Apartment at a Time
Multifamily housing benefits both investors and communities
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Interagency leaders who developed PAVE call dismantling ‘partisan’ and ‘reckless’
Goal of reversal came from Project 2025, seeking to eliminate DEI efforts
House takes ‘a decisive step to protect consumers’ targeting trigger leads
No opposition as H.R. 2808 moves Congress one step closer to protecting against unwanted calls and messages
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Start your day with our email newsletter, The Originator, to receive the latest news, insights and data from all of your favorite mortgage professionals.
