Utah City Sanctions Significant Increase in Property Tax Rates
Utah City addresses a significant budget shortfall with a 34% property tax increase, impacting local real estate dynamics and private lending strategies.
July Sees Continued Increase in Demand for New-Home Purchase Mortgages
July saw a rise in purchase activity for new homes, as mortgage applications and new-home sales estimates showed significant improvement, signaling market strength.
The Future of Social Security at Its 90th Anniversary: What to Expect
Explore how upcoming reductions in benefits and recent policy changes may impact the stability and viability of lending programs for private lenders.
Redfin Reports Decline in Multifamily Housing Permits Since Pandemic Peak
Developers are securing an average of 12.8 permits for multi-unit buildings per 10,000 people, indicating a robust trend in multifamily construction.
AI Summit Explores Impacts of Technology on the Housing Industry
Discover key insights from the HousingWire AI Summit in Dallas, featuring expert speakers who discussed trends and innovations in the mortgage industry.
Rejig.ai Joins LeadingRE’s Preferred Vendor Program
Discover how Rejig.ai enhances digital marketing for real estate professionals with automated tools, including AI-generated avatar videos, to boost engagement.
UWM’s Approach to Reducing Down Payment Obstacles
Explore how the ongoing challenges in the housing market impact prospective homeowners, particularly the ongoing struggle with down payment savings.
OneTrust questions mortgage coaching neutrality in trade secrets lawsuit.
A lawsuit filed in California alleges breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets among other claims, raising concerns for private lenders.
Fathom Pursues Further Growth Following Strong Second Quarter
Brokerage cites its Elevate program as crucial for future growth, highlighting a return to adjusted EBITDA profitability in recent performance.
Decline in mortgage rates stimulates refinancing and VA loan applications.
After a decrease in the 30-year fixed-rate to 6.67%, the refinance share of mortgage activity has surged to 46.5% of total applications, signaling market shifts.