
Mortgage credit score competition is increasing. Will it lower costs?
Industry leaders debate the significance of this week’s FHFA-HUD announcement

Industry leaders debate the significance of this week’s FHFA-HUD announcement

Implementation would ‘reduce friction in FHA execution,’ Bob Broeksmit writes

The Iran war and inflation pressures have torpedoed the economic vibe for U.S. consumers

Late-stage distress builds as prepayment speeds hit four-year highs

‘I will not hesitate to restart a criminal investigation should the facts warrant doing so,’ vows U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro

Peer regulators have voiced alarm about gutted bureau

Trade group calls the state’s home equity investment requirements a ‘de facto ban’

Flexible office models help improve post-pandemic office vacancies: CommercialCafe report

Slow demand, trade uncertainty and shifting capital fuel market in flux

But completed auctions are still running about 34% behind the pre-COVID pace

Three central bankers see an ‘easing bias.’ Would striking it from Fed policy help mortgage borrowers?

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

Lenders using swap futures aligned to prepayment expectations to reduce sensitivity to rising rates

Federal actions on financing, zoning and Opportunity Zones could unlock wider use of manufactured homes nationwide

The transition out of a slowdown is the perfect time to strengthen resilience, mindset and long-term strategy

From rescue deals to client trust, success requires expertise, emotional discipline and relentless follow‑up

National premiums average 64% increase, with 11 states up at least 75%
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Three central bankers see an ‘easing bias.’ Would striking it from Fed policy help mortgage borrowers?

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

Lenders using swap futures aligned to prepayment expectations to reduce sensitivity to rising rates

Federal actions on financing, zoning and Opportunity Zones could unlock wider use of manufactured homes nationwide

The transition out of a slowdown is the perfect time to strengthen resilience, mindset and long-term strategy

From rescue deals to client trust, success requires expertise, emotional discipline and relentless follow‑up

National premiums average 64% increase, with 11 states up at least 75%
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