Strata Land debuts amid builders’ land-capital squeeze.
Overview of Strata Land's 1,300-lot launch led by ex-Landsea Homes president Michael Forsum, backed by Wafra and Hunt. Examines land-capital pressures and.
CrossCountry seeks payments from former LOs, cites two-year non-solicit.
Documents show the firm is invoking a two-year non-solicitation and demanding 75 basis points on each refinanced loan from former originators.
A path to sub-7% mortgage rates is viable again.
Outlines recent rate declines and two-week housing demand stabilization, with implications for pricing, pipeline risk and servicing for private lenders.
CrossCountry Mortgage Seeks $17,753 From Two Former Loan Officers.
CrossCountry demanded $17,753 from two former loan officers over alleged nonsolicitation breaches, highlighting contract enforcement risks for lenders and.
US first-lien mortgage originations fall 15.5% to $490B, researchers say.
Inside Mortgage Finance estimates first-lien mortgage originations fell 15.5% to $490 billion in the third quarter of 2026, reflecting a sharp quarterly.
Median mortgage payment rises $53 to $2,215 as affordability worsens.
The median mortgage payment sought by homebuyers rose $53 to $2,215 in September, MBA reports, reversing summer improvements as rates climbed.
FHFA watchdog accuses regulator of withholding records during oversight.
IG alleges FHFA withheld records in three oversight reviews; FHFA disputes the claim. Lenders and servicers should note potential transparency risks.
Only 19% of California households can afford a median-priced home.
California's median home price fell in the third quarter, but only 19% of households could afford it as borrowing costs rose.
Weyerhaeuser sells Arkansas timberland as housing demand pressures wood.
Sale of 81,000 Arkansas acres for $146 million amid profit pressure signals tighter wood supply and price volatility relevant to housing finance.
Labor Costs Rise 0.8% as Wage Growth Slows, Clouding Mortgage Outlook.
Employer compensation rose 0.8% while annual wage growth held at 3.4%, complicating mortgage rate projections. Lenders and servicers should adjust pricing.