
Powell brings inflation back in focus as Bowman doubles down on job market concerns
Dueling speeches highlight the Federal Reserve’s uncertain path forward
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Powell brings inflation back in focus as Bowman doubles down on job market concerns
Dueling speeches highlight the Federal Reserve’s uncertain path forward

Powell brings inflation back in focus as Bowman doubles down on job market concerns
Dueling speeches highlight the Federal Reserve’s uncertain path forward
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Single-family construction continues to soften — particularly in large metros
Metro areas and suburban counties had the steepest second-quarter decline in single-family permitting: NAHB
New single-family home sales beat expectations but still slacken in July
Builders have been forced to cut prices to combat sluggish demand
Single-family construction continues to soften — particularly in large metros
Metro areas and suburban counties had the steepest second-quarter decline in single-family permitting: NAHB
New single-family home sales beat expectations but still slacken in July
Builders have been forced to cut prices to combat sluggish demand

Home flipper profit margins squeezed by rising repair costs, high buy-in prices
Long-term trends show sustained pressure on some home investors’ margins
Home investors leverage affordability barriers, sustain market share in second quarter
Medium-sized investors gain purchase share as strong DSCR demand meets a softening market
Hotel industry braces for further slowdown in travel demand
The U.S. hotel sector weathered the pandemic era but now faces new challenges


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Loan options for visa holders after HUD eligibility changes
FHA loans are no longer available for non-permanent residents
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
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
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

Power Moves: Notable mortgage industry additions and promotions
MISMO, Farmer Mac, Fairway and Merchants Capital are among the mortgage companies and organizations with recent hires and promotions

Power Moves: Notable mortgage industry additions and promotions
MISMO, Farmer Mac, Fairway and Merchants Capital are among the mortgage companies and organizations with recent hires and promotions
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
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
CFPB internal emails reveal chaos, DOGE influence prior to mass layoffs
DOGE staffer Gavin Kliger has been ordered to testify in an ongoing federal case
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