
Middle East conflict casts shadow over resilient consumer sentiment in March
Consumers’ views on current conditions steadied, but inflation expectations surged and hopes for the stock market tumbled

Consumers’ views on current conditions steadied, but inflation expectations surged and hopes for the stock market tumbled

From untangling decades of public records to thwarting sophisticated scams, title agents play a vital role in the housing market

Nominal appreciation continues as inflation consistently erodes real home values: Case-Shiller

‘Big short’ investor Michael Burry also had some things to say about the GSEs

The Fed chair delivered the remarks during a wide-ranging discussion hosted by Harvard University

As taxes and property insurance hammer household budgets, national banks seek to avoid paying interest on ballooning escrow balances

Made-payment rates and cure rates crumbled last month as new impairment rates rose at a record pace

High costs are driving development away from densely populated urban cores towards smaller, more affordable markets: NAHB

The number of homes lingering on the market for 60 days reached its highest level since 2019: Redfin

Priced out of homebuying, renters across the U.S. are increasingly stuck where they are

In Episode 005 of the Scotsman Guide Author Showcase, Carl White interviews Megan L. Stevenson of Preferred Systems Inc. about her article, “Hit the Books,”

Short-term lenders offer solutions amid volatile banking conditions

Borrowers should seek the right refinancing solution in a high interest rate environment



Seasoned fix-and-flip investors can find opportunities during the current cooldown

Regional lenders remain crucial to commercial real estate development


Only you can create the conditions for your success in this economic environment

Hard money plays a unique role in the larger world of private lending

FICO defends its cost model, says ‘greater transparency’ of credit bureau pricing is needed

Weakening bank rules have raised safety and soundness risks as labor markets deteriorate and AI portends major jobs disruptions

For the first time ever, Scotsman Guide added Top Private Originators to our gold-standard rankings for top residential mortgage originators

Soaring borrowing costs erase refinance incentives, chilling borrower demand

Private payroll data underscores a U.S. economy awaiting the Iran war’s hit to household budgets

Race-conscious credit policy remains central to closing the nation’s persistent homeownership gap

Lenders have adopted point solutions and digital portals, but fragmented workflows and compliance demands still prevent meaningful savings gains

Expiring agreements forcing tougher choices about where physical presence still matters

Contractors remain busy but report cooling expectations, rising cancellations and intensifying labor, tariff and financing pressures

The improving sentiment in early 2026 prompted producers to reassess lenders’ products, technology, support and leadership
Our award-winning daily newsletter provides the insights, market data and connections to mortgage lenders you need to power your performance.

FICO defends its cost model, says ‘greater transparency’ of credit bureau pricing is needed

Weakening bank rules have raised safety and soundness risks as labor markets deteriorate and AI portends major jobs disruptions

For the first time ever, Scotsman Guide added Top Private Originators to our gold-standard rankings for top residential mortgage originators

Soaring borrowing costs erase refinance incentives, chilling borrower demand

Private payroll data underscores a U.S. economy awaiting the Iran war’s hit to household budgets

Race-conscious credit policy remains central to closing the nation’s persistent homeownership gap

Lenders have adopted point solutions and digital portals, but fragmented workflows and compliance demands still prevent meaningful savings gains

Expiring agreements forcing tougher choices about where physical presence still matters

Contractors remain busy but report cooling expectations, rising cancellations and intensifying labor, tariff and financing pressures

The improving sentiment in early 2026 prompted producers to reassess lenders’ products, technology, support and leadership
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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