Fed Maintains Interest Rates During Powell’s Last Meeting as Chair
Federal Reserve maintains benchmark interest rate at 3.5%-3.75%, indicating a continued pause in adjustments, impacting lending strategies and market dynamics.
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.
California Housing Affordability Shows Slight Improvement, Report Finds
California's housing affordability has seen a notable rise among Black and Hispanic households, highlighting market shifts worth monitoring for private lenders.
Case-Shiller Reports Continued Slow Home Price Growth
Inflation now surpasses home price growth, with consumer prices rising 2.4%. This trend further impacts housing gains, presenting challenges for private lenders.
Mortgage Executives Discuss Hidden Risks of Credit Score Reform
Mortgage industry experts warn that new credit score models and lender choice may increase delinquencies, alter pricing grids, and ultimately impact borrower costs.
Patty Arvielo and LaTasha Waddy discuss AI’s opportunities and risks for lenders.
Leaders from At The Gathering, New American Funding, and NFM Lending discussed how AI will transform lending processes and spark operational job concerns.
Real and REMAX CEOs Discuss Technology and Culture Post-Acquisition
Recent talks between the two companies have intensified, reflecting a foundation of mutual respect developed over the years, as shared in an interview with HousingWire.
Home equity as a growth strategy for mortgage originators across generations
Discover insights from Deephaven's Tom Davis on home equity lending as a generational opportunity and strategies for originators to enhance borrower retention and growth.
The mortgage industry prioritized affordability at the expense of capital efficiency.
Explore how the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has shaped affordable homeownership by lowering payments, expanding borrower access, and fitting underwriting standards.
Real Estate Highlights and Trends from the Recent Week
Explore the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium valuation, the merger of regional realtor groups, and shifts in starter home demand impacting the real estate landscape.