March Sees Strong Housing Starts Despite Numerous Cautionary Indicators
March housing data shows a total of 1.5 million starts, with single-family homes at 1.03 million. However, permits and completions saw significant declines.
Single-Family Housing Starts Increase Nearly 10%
Single-family authorizations fell to 895,000, showing a 3.8% decline from February. Explore insights on housing trends and market implications.
Private Capital’s Real Estate Takeover: Why Specialized Mortgage Servicing Is Now Essential
Private capital now dominates real estate finance. Without professional mortgage servicing behind those notes, compliance breaks down, returns erode, and lenders face serious legal exposure.
Courtenay Dunn Discusses Deregulatory Priorities for Housing Policy
Trump's priorities outlined by ICE's Courtenay Dunn focus on deregulation, cost reduction, modernization of credit scores, and fintech regulations.
Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Increases by 40%
Multifamily properties led in borrowing volume among various property types, indicating a strong trend in commercial real estate lending. Continue Reading Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Up by 40% in 2025
Warsh Advances in Senate Committee Vote for Fed Chair Confirmation
Senate Banking Committee supports Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, potentially impacting interest rates and lending strategies ahead of Powell's term end.
Fannie Mae reduces expenses and reports $3.7 billion profit in Q1.
Fannie Mae reported a $3.7B profit in Q1, driven by $7.3B in revenue, as expenses decreased by 19% and net worth grew to $112.7B, highlighting financial stability.
Will REMAX Headquarters Move to Florida Following Real Acquisition?
Potential relocation creates uncertainty for Colorado brokers and staff, especially amid REMAX's established presence in Denver's competitive market.
Castlelake and Redwood Establish $8 Billion Prime Jumbo Mortgage Partnership
Castlelake and Redwood Trust have partnered to acquire up to $8 billion in prime jumbo mortgage loans, expanding their market presence and investment opportunities.
Ron Leonhardt states CCM is fully invested as Two Harbors deal progresses.
Two Harbors has revised its merger agreement with CrossCountry, increasing the cash price per share to $11.30, enhancing value for stakeholders.