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.
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.
Stockholder of Two Harbors Files Suit to Halt CCM Merger Vote
A stockholder has filed a federal lawsuit against Two Harbors Investment Corp. and its directors, alleging misleading proxy disclosures that could impact shareholder trust.
AD Mortgage Reports $407 Million Non-QM Securitization Transaction
AD Mortgage has initiated a $407 million non-QM securitization, comprising 979 loans, with 25% of collateral located in Florida.
Bruce Simmons Discusses Sales Success Through the Lens of Purpose
Explore Bruce Simmons' insights on reverse mortgage sales habits, effective goal setting, time blocking strategies, and the importance of five follow-ups for success.
Analysis of DFH’s Hostile Bid and Its Impact on Homebuilder Rankings
Amid Wall Street's anticipation of Dream Finders Homes' potential bid, the hostile move raises questions about industry dynamics and acquisition strategies in the sector.
Understanding Why Another 2008 Housing Market Crash Is Unlikely
Explore how post-2005 bankruptcy reforms and the qualified mortgage rule have reshaped housing credit, impacting leverage and mitigating ARM-era risks for private lenders.
Real Estate Agents Seek Stability from Kevin Warsh in Housing Market
Explore the direct impact of borrowing costs on homeownership, addressing critical questions for agents and private lenders about market recovery dynamics.