UWM introduces 50-bps incentive for brokers amid spring home buying surge
UWM introduces a 50-bps purchase incentive on locked loans, requiring a minimum 700 FICO score, with specific product exclusions noted.
Rancho Mission Viejo launches final all-age phase at Rienda for growth.
Rancho Mission Viejo partners with Trumark Homes, Lennar, and Shea Homes for 232 new homes, limiting market-rate supply until 2027 in Rienda.
Auction.com’s 2026 forecast indicates pessimistic home price trends.
Auction.com's Buyer Outlook reveals a significant decline in buyer sentiment regarding distressed home prices and rental markets, marking a five-year low in bearishness.
Study Finds Private Listings May Outperform MLS; Key Omissions Highlighted
A UGA study reveals a 1.7% private sale premium in DFW, with post-2020 estimates dropping to 0.9%, indicating potential shifts in market dynamics.
The impact of workflow fragmentation on mortgage technology costs.
Discover how workflow fragmentation impacts costs in mortgage lending and explore solutions for improved interoperability to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.
Top Loan Officers’ Impact on Government Lending in HousingWire Rankings
Navy veterans Jason Smith and Martin Medve leverage their expertise in FHA and VA lending, focusing on niche borrowers to excel in the mortgage industry.
Rocket surpasses UWM in HMDA loan count for 2025.
Leading U.S. mortgage lenders maintained substantial market dominance, with the top 10 institutions representing approximately 23.5% of total originations.
ICE Mortgage Monitor Reports 25% Increase in Serious Delinquencies
Delinquency rates increased to 3.72% in February, with serious distress up 25% over four months, primarily affecting FHA loans, raising concerns for lenders.
7 Critical Lien Priority Mistakes Private Lenders Must Avoid
Lien priority mistakes do not just reduce returns - they can wipe out your entire investment in a private mortgage note. These are the 7 most common errors private lenders make, and how professional servicing prevents each one.
Safeguarding Private Lending: 7 Lien Priority Mistakes to Avoid
Lien priority determines who gets paid first when a private mortgage borrower defaults. Seven specific mistakes — from incomplete title searches to ignored post-closing encumbrances — account for the majority of priority losses private lenders suffer. Learn what each mistake looks like and how professional note servicing closes every gap.