Pending home sales notch slight gain in August
Contract signings lag typical pre-pandemic levels by roughly 30%, the National Association of Realtors reports
Contract signings lag typical pre-pandemic levels by roughly 30%, the National Association of Realtors reports
The Midwest and West fueled the rebound, though starts remain nearly 5% lower year to date
The first Federal Reserve rate hike since 2023 puts inflation fight ahead of political pressure
The renter-buyer gap continues to widen: Zillow
Borrowers with pre-2022 loans are creating massive equity divides across regional markets
Newrez survey finds 51% carry credit card debt month to month, yet 90% prioritize mortgage payments
Nearly all FOMC members forecast at least one additional hike in 2026
Six-month sales expectations declined sharply this month as mortgage rates climbed steadily higher
MBA survey shows purchase applications were nearly 20% lower than a year ago last week
Lock-in effects are only growing more entrenched as rates rise. Experts don’t expect the second-lien production shift to slow.
In a tighter market, coordinated execution, connected data and operational discipline are becoming essential to protecting portfolio performance
Borrowers who entered the market in 2023 may have little equity, higher costs and fewer tools to avoid default
As costs rise and margins tighten, lenders are turning to AI and outsourcing to rebuild profitability from the inside out
For decades, FICO was the only credit scoring model that mattered in mortgage lending. Lenders built their workflows around it, mortgage insurance companies priced to
The most successful mortgage brokers and loan officers never take their borrowers’ loyalty for granted. They constantly engage with them and expand their products to
As mortgage volatility eases, distressed homeowners may engage sooner, rewarding originators with the right products and relationships
Lenders should use anti-waiver language and reservation-of-rights letters to avoid unintentionally modifying matured balloon loans
After restrictions on special purpose credit programs, local housing partnerships help lenders empower future homeowners
Understanding the ways to use this potent tool can open doors for veteran borrowers
Understanding borrower psychology through loan size helps brokers move beyond rate quotes and build deeper, longer‑lasting client relationships
Contract signings lag typical pre-pandemic levels by roughly 30%, the National Association of Realtors reports
The Midwest and West fueled the rebound, though starts remain nearly 5% lower year to date
The first Federal Reserve rate hike since 2023 puts inflation fight ahead of political pressure
The renter-buyer gap continues to widen: Zillow
Borrowers with pre-2022 loans are creating massive equity divides across regional markets
Newrez survey finds 51% carry credit card debt month to month, yet 90% prioritize mortgage payments
Nearly all FOMC members forecast at least one additional hike in 2026
Six-month sales expectations declined sharply this month as mortgage rates climbed steadily higher
MBA survey shows purchase applications were nearly 20% lower than a year ago last week
Lock-in effects are only growing more entrenched as rates rise. Experts don’t expect the second-lien production shift to slow.
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Contract signings lag typical pre-pandemic levels by roughly 30%, the National Association of Realtors reports
The Midwest and West fueled the rebound, though starts remain nearly 5% lower year to date
The first Federal Reserve rate hike since 2023 puts inflation fight ahead of political pressure
The renter-buyer gap continues to widen: Zillow
Borrowers with pre-2022 loans are creating massive equity divides across regional markets
Newrez survey finds 51% carry credit card debt month to month, yet 90% prioritize mortgage payments
Nearly all FOMC members forecast at least one additional hike in 2026
Six-month sales expectations declined sharply this month as mortgage rates climbed steadily higher
MBA survey shows purchase applications were nearly 20% lower than a year ago last week
Lock-in effects are only growing more entrenched as rates rise. Experts don’t expect the second-lien production shift to slow.
Our award-winning daily newsletter provides the insights, market data and connections to mortgage lenders you need to power your performance.
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