Exploring First-Time Homebuyer Affordability Beyond Prices and Rates
Understanding homebuyer affordability requires a deeper look beyond just rates and prices. Key factors include borrower finances, cash flow, and debt-to-income ratios.
11 Capital Costs Every Private Money Borrower and Lender Must Know
Private money loans carry far more cost than the interest rate. Here are 11 capital cost layers every borrower and lender must account for before closing.
Real estate leaders commend federal housing efforts and highlight support for first-time buyers.
NextHome's co-CEO Keith Robinson welcomes Washington's focus on housing but emphasizes the urgent need for additional support for first-time homebuyers.
Industry Leaders Call for Reforms from NAR
Large brokerage leaders express concerns that NAR’s leadership structure lacks external insights, potentially heightening legal risks for the industry.
Rocket’s Redfin and Mr. Cooper Integrations Boost Q3 Performance Expectations
Rocket CEO Varun Krishna highlighted that Q3 2025 represented the company’s most robust quarter for purchases and refinances in the last three years, signaling strong market performance.
Discussion intensifies on GSEs’ potential expanded role as MBS buyers.
New buyers of MBS could positively impact the industry, though concerns arise about the GSEs' suitability for this pivotal role in the market.
Zillow Targets Consumers and Agents for Future Growth Strategies
Zillow attributes its robust financial performance to a steadfast dedication to supporting consumers and agents, enhancing partnerships in the real estate market.
Housing Solutions Begin with Reforming Mortgage Financing, Say Industry Leaders
Leaders stress the urgency of innovative strategies in the mortgage industry, as a pivotal moment for homeownership approaches, impacting future opportunities.
Fannie Mae reduces workforce as FHFA seeks operational efficiency
Fannie Mae reduces workforce by cutting 62 jobs across operations and technology teams, aligning with FHFA's strategy to streamline focus on core activities.
7 Essential Technologies for Scaling Your Private Lending Operation
The right tech stack separates scalable private lending operations from ones buried in paperwork. Here are 7 tools that drive growth.