Why have mortgage rates barely budged despite three Fed cuts?
Fed policymakers won’t meet again until late January. While a fourth straight cut is in play, Chair Jerome Powell signaled…
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Compass sees housing market stabilization in 2026
National home prices are projected to grow about 0.5% in 2026, while housing inventory is expected to increase 5%. Mortgage…
Mortgage trade groups back proposed ECOA changes
The CFPB’s proposal, published on Nov. 13 in the Federal Register, includes changes to disparate impact, discouragement of applicants or…
Financial strain grows for sandwich generation caregivers in 2025
Overall, about one-third of Americans in this age group reported experiencing significant emotional, physical and financial strain. The burden differs…
LenderLogix launches LiteSpeed eSign for eSignatures
Signed disclosures are automatically added to the loan’s Encompass eFolder with a full audit trail, the company’s release confirmed. Processors…
Premier Plus Lending names new senior mortgage advisor
“Chandler represents the kind of professional that elevates our entire organization,” said Artin Babayan, chief executive officer of Premier Plus…
New home mortgage applications dip 7% from October
The association disclosed that the change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns. “While the arrival date of…
The will to solve problems
Foreword: I wish solving housing affordability fit into a 30-second TikTok or Instagram reel. It just doesn’t. But if we’re…
PadSplit expands co-living services to 4 new cities
The company said it focuses on access and flexibility, with no minimum credit score or long-term lease required, allowing residents…
Study finds Zillow home estimates improve buyer, seller outcomes
In analyzing U.S. home sales data, the authors found that the availability of a Zestimate increases buyer surplus by nearly…