
Second homes make a comeback, but mainly for wealthier white Gen Xers
Originations for vacation homes increased for the first time in four years, as high-income buyers shrugged off elevated borrowing costs

Originations for vacation homes increased for the first time in four years, as high-income buyers shrugged off elevated borrowing costs

Despite economic pessimism, survey suggests homebuying activity will pick up

Though odds are against it, some analysts think a Fed rate hike could be in store

‘Discussion draft’ of legislation shared; public feedback requested by Aug. 21

As changes are weighed, clearer guardrails called for to ensure Fannie and Freddie maintain support for underserved borrowers

Warren and Schumer ask the FHFA director for calendars and progress reports since taking on the intelligence role

ICE data reveals ‘encouraging’ signs as new default activity eases

Following years of distress, the CRE sector is offering banks an increasing number of good investment opportunities

Exodus of experienced staff could disrupt efforts to roll out delegated underwriting for RHS

But the ratings agency sees little stress in its RMBS portfolios as low-rate loans and significant equity boost performance

How culturally competent marketing to the LGBTQ+ community creates economic opportunity for everyone

Including reverse mortgages in financial planning conversations can provide flexibility

Experience in finance is not a prerequisite — the skills that matter most are often built in entirely different careers

Short-term models often offer a more predictable path when borrowers switch homes

Investing time upfront to prepare a strong submission shortens response times, reduces follow-up requests and improves lender engagement

Technology won’t make loan officers obsolete — it removes friction from the process

Insufficient single-family construction limits ownership gains, disproportionately impacting Black households’ ability to build wealth

Reviving the existing rules could channel more distressed homes to families instead of to large-scale investors

Shifting focus from volume to value can dramatically increase income without working longer hours

As traditional lending tightens, flexible cash flow metrics are helping experienced investors compete and execute with greater certainty

Originations for vacation homes increased for the first time in four years, as high-income buyers shrugged off elevated borrowing costs

Despite economic pessimism, survey suggests homebuying activity will pick up

Though odds are against it, some analysts think a Fed rate hike could be in store

‘Discussion draft’ of legislation shared; public feedback requested by Aug. 21

As changes are weighed, clearer guardrails called for to ensure Fannie and Freddie maintain support for underserved borrowers

Warren and Schumer ask the FHFA director for calendars and progress reports since taking on the intelligence role

ICE data reveals ‘encouraging’ signs as new default activity eases

Following years of distress, the CRE sector is offering banks an increasing number of good investment opportunities

Exodus of experienced staff could disrupt efforts to roll out delegated underwriting for RHS

But the ratings agency sees little stress in its RMBS portfolios as low-rate loans and significant equity boost performance
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Originations for vacation homes increased for the first time in four years, as high-income buyers shrugged off elevated borrowing costs

Despite economic pessimism, survey suggests homebuying activity will pick up

Though odds are against it, some analysts think a Fed rate hike could be in store

‘Discussion draft’ of legislation shared; public feedback requested by Aug. 21

As changes are weighed, clearer guardrails called for to ensure Fannie and Freddie maintain support for underserved borrowers

Warren and Schumer ask the FHFA director for calendars and progress reports since taking on the intelligence role

ICE data reveals ‘encouraging’ signs as new default activity eases

Following years of distress, the CRE sector is offering banks an increasing number of good investment opportunities

Exodus of experienced staff could disrupt efforts to roll out delegated underwriting for RHS

But the ratings agency sees little stress in its RMBS portfolios as low-rate loans and significant equity boost performance
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