
Power Moves: Click n’ Close, Mortgage Cadence, Rate and others make notable hires
A roundup of the last two weeks of personnel moves in the mortgage industry

A roundup of the last two weeks of personnel moves in the mortgage industry

HUD confirms 30-day leave of absence, anticipates ‘an orderly handoff’

Sidelined homebuyers gain negotiating power, particularly in Sun Belt metros

The gasoline index shatters records as the Iran war takes its toll on U.S. consumer prices

Power availability, land costs and slower‑than‑expected leasing are influencing where new facilities are being built

Local community developers see an ongoing ‘slow-motion housing correction’ in 2026: Auction.com

The share of homebuying-age renters who could afford monthly cost of a typical home ticked up

Realtor.com’s newly released tool reveals a general market trending towards buyers, but with stark regional differences

Jumbo and non-QM programs expanded even as broader mortgage demand plunged

Sharp regional divides show which homeowners are getting hit the hardest

Win new business and referrals by becoming a 1031 exchange expert

Be prepared for hackers who will exploit any vulnerability

Real estate closing and title companies help originators unlock value in deals

Reach new clients and build relationships with existing ones through video marketing

Educate your clients about the housing market to clear up any misunderstandings

These tenacious originators walked through the fire — and emerged victorious

The industry is working to become a normal part of the local economy

Pursue this effective strategy to build fruitful referral relationships

Ascertaining the value of an empty parcel of land can be tricky without the right plan

The top 80% of earners have held roughly 62% of all consumer debt since 2022, new analysis shows

ALTA says mounting fraud losses should be met with robust transaction and title protections

The community lender group calls for credit score reform and proposes plan for more market competition

Rising borrowing costs and plunging consumer confidence are undercutting spring sales momentum

Democratic lawmakers question whether a nonprofit payment platform led by the FHFA director is operating outside of exempt activities

Unlike conventional loans, FHA mortgage applications consider non-borrowing spouse’s debt while not counting their income in community property states

Economic anxieties over the Iran war have surpassed consumers’ tariff concerns in 2025

A 22.86% monthly spike in purchase lock volume drove the increase, even as highly rate-sensitive borrowers pulled back from refinances

A roundup of the last two weeks of personnel moves in the mortgage industry

HUD confirms 30-day leave of absence, anticipates ‘an orderly handoff’
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The top 80% of earners have held roughly 62% of all consumer debt since 2022, new analysis shows

ALTA says mounting fraud losses should be met with robust transaction and title protections

The community lender group calls for credit score reform and proposes plan for more market competition

Rising borrowing costs and plunging consumer confidence are undercutting spring sales momentum

Democratic lawmakers question whether a nonprofit payment platform led by the FHFA director is operating outside of exempt activities

Unlike conventional loans, FHA mortgage applications consider non-borrowing spouse’s debt while not counting their income in community property states

Economic anxieties over the Iran war have surpassed consumers’ tariff concerns in 2025

A 22.86% monthly spike in purchase lock volume drove the increase, even as highly rate-sensitive borrowers pulled back from refinances

A roundup of the last two weeks of personnel moves in the mortgage industry

HUD confirms 30-day leave of absence, anticipates ‘an orderly handoff’
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