HUD Audit Indicates Potential Depletion of Some HECM LESA Accounts
HUD OIG audit reveals 1,237 HECM borrowers could exhaust LESA funds six years early, risking up to $258 million. Insights essential for private lenders.
The Impact of Recent Mergers on the Tech-Ecosystem Brokerage Model
Recent acquisitions by Compass, eXp World Holdings, and The Real Brokerage highlight the growing importance of proprietary technology and AI in the mortgage sector.
KBW identifies UWM’s strong position amid market challenges.
KBW maintains a market perform rating on UWM at $4.50, highlighting its 9% market share and significant 45% broker share, with in-house servicing set for October.
2026 HousingWire Rankings Expand the Homebuilder Scoreboard
Explore how scale influences U.S. homebuilding, impacting land access, purchasing power, and resilience amid shifting market conditions.
Texas Attorney General Cautions Localities on Property Tax Law Compliance
Localities are restricted from raising property taxes beyond the no-new-revenue rate under SB 1851, emphasizing compliance and fiscal governance.
Loan Officers Navigate Solutions as Mortgage Rates Exceed 6.6%
Loan officers are adjusting strategies to navigate rising mortgage rates above 6.6%, focusing on innovative solutions to maintain deal momentum in a challenging market.
John Luddy Discusses the Three Crucial Mistakes in Reverse Mortgages
Join Luddy at the Reverse Mastermind Summit for expert insights tailored to new loan officers and those looking to expand their business in reverse mortgages.
AD&C Credit Remains Tight, but NAHB Index Indicates Easing Pressure
Credit conditions for AD&C loans have tightened again, though at the slowest pace in four years, signaling potential shifts in the market landscape.
Real Estate Agent Splits and Autonomy: The Next Industry Battleground?
Industry consultants discuss the evolving role of agents amid consolidation, considering changes in splits, autonomy, and the future of broker-provided leads.
IMB Production Profits Remain Stable Amid Rising Costs
Independent mortgage banks and bank subsidiaries reported a pretax net production profit increase to $727 per loan in Q1 2026, highlighting profitability trends.