The Future Direction of Mortgage Rates: What to Expect
Explore our mortgage rates forecast, analyzing potential trends for 2025 driven by yield movements and spread dynamics, essential for private lenders.
Houston’s $351K Median Price Exceeds Affordability of Texas Metros
Texas metro housing prices show considerable variance, with Houston offering more accessible opportunities for buyers excluded from the Dallas and Austin markets.
Pennymac increases conforming loan limits to $819,000.
Pennymac's recent developments follow UWM's rise in single-family conforming loan limits, reflecting shifting trends in conventional and VA loan markets.
Radian purchases specialty insurer Inigo for $1.7 billion.
Radian is set to acquire a specialty insurer from Lloyd's through an all-cash deal, leveraging its excess capital and available liquidity for growth.
Credit Union ONE Completes Acquisition of Icon Mortgage
Credit Union ONE will retain all Icon Mortgage employees, continuing operations as a distinct mortgage lending affiliate to enhance service offerings.
Union Home Mortgage Acquires Sierra Pacific Mortgage Assets, Sources Say
Union Home Mortgage Corp. has agreed to acquire assets from Sierra Pacific Mortgage Co., potentially enhancing its market presence and operational capabilities.
Optimal Timing for Home Purchases: Benefits for Buyers in Mid-October
Buyer activity may increase as active listings rise, while home prices are expected to stabilize, providing potential opportunities for private lenders.
Emilia Bechrakis Serhant appointed as licensed agent at SERHANT.
Ryan Serhant's wife transitions from title insurance to real estate sales, joining his brokerage, signaling a new chapter in her professional journey.
Coldwell Banker Realty Completes Acquisition of Prime Real Estate Group
Hoboken's independent brokerage, established by Jesse Halliburton in 2001, secures a strategic deal. Details remain undisclosed, highlighting evolving market dynamics.
MLSs prepare for the rollout of NAR’s postponed marketing changes.
Private lenders are observing varied implementations of MLOS across different MLS platforms, aligning with NAR's vision for flexible policy adoption.