HousingWire

9/30/2026

Falling pending sales are revealing a more uneven housing market

9/30/2026

California and the Gulf Coast are projected to be the main, but not only, impact areas

9/30/2026

Letter to FHFA says the added data could improve MBS transparency and reduce recurring credit score cost increases

9/30/2026

Exclusive HousingWire coverage from CMLS: Reffkin said Compass could file antitrust suits by mid-October and set an October 6 deadline

9/30/2026

Deal is backed by 218 loans, plus a $98.5M accumulation account and a two-year revolving structure

9/30/2026

Exclusive coverage from CMLS: Samuelson cited Hill scrutiny of Compass and MRED and warned data restrictions could invite regulation

9/30/2026

At AIME Fuse in Austin, Mark Hairston and Shara Parker shared successful borrower scenarios for unlocking nearly $15 trillion in U.S. senior home equity

9/30/2026

As incentives and input costs squeeze homebuilder margins, controlling product complexity earlier can create another lever for protecting profitability

9/30/2026

Anthony Whiteside becomes president, while Scott Bristol joins as EVP of national sales

9/30/2026

Edgerton also announced a new broker membership tier at CMLS

9/30/2026

NAR data puts the typical seller at 64, while other research found sellers in their 70s can see lower returns tied to off-market and condition issues

9/30/2026

Zelman expects about 1 million new households a year in late decade vs 1.8 million earlier, with 1.4 million starts a risk of oversupply

9/30/2026

His plan calls for the removal of five directors, including interim CEO Daniel Lewis

9/30/2026

Limit enhancements to lighting, prevent added objects or altered openings and assign a clear reviewer before release

9/30/2026

Agents should separate automated tasks from work that requires human judgment

9/30/2026

Refinance activity fell 9% week over week and was 56% lower than a year ago

9/30/2026

New model-driven evaluations cover QM, non-QM and specialty loans, delivered daily or monthly via ICE Data API

9/30/2026

The ruling targets NYC enforcement; a separate Suffolk County litigation by wealthy Florida residents challenges a New York State law authorizing the surcharge

9/30/2026

RealTrends Verified shows 34 sides and $8.44M volume in 2025 for the Greater Rochester-based Moyer

9/30/2026

SitusAMC’s Julia Curran explains why mortgage AI requires rigorous testing, subject-matter expertise and human oversight to deliver efficiency without introducing new risk

9/30/2026

With 860,000 public housing units remaining, Congress locks in RAD authorization and extends its reach as investment totals $28.4 billion

9/30/2026

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now allow VantageScore 4.0 as an alternative to Classic FICO for eligible loans

9/30/2026

Court cites 35%-40% referral fees and claims of 60% audience share in denying Zillow’s motion to dismiss

9/29/2026

Austin, Houston buyers gain choices as sellers cut prices

9/29/2026

Zillow reports that new homes in July sold at $205 per square foot, compared with $212 for existing homes

9/29/2026

Builder expects 530 closings and $430 million revenue in 2026, with 304 net orders in the first half

9/29/2026

Change follows lender feedback after VantageScore 4.0 was approved for eligible conventional loans earlier this month

9/29/2026

NRMLA President Steve Irwin said the trade group will continue to lobby HUD, FHA on lowering the upfront mortgage insurance premium for federally insured reverse mortgages

9/29/2026

Seattle recorded the largest annual decline for the second consecutive month

9/29/2026

This checklist prioritizes relationship reactivation, one monthly process improvement and consistent publishing that stays useful instead of promotional

9/29/2026

The move adds about $325M in annual production and expands the company's presence in Tennessee and Missouri

9/29/2026

Valera Homes, a sister of StoneManor Homes, launches with four communities, targeting first-time, value-conscious buyers

9/29/2026

ORRA data shows 53% of buyers are shopping at lower price points, while the 30-year fixed moved above 7%

9/29/2026

Motive Partners and Social Leverage led the round, with Elio planning nationwide licensing and LO hiring

9/29/2026

NOAA projects a 75% chance El Niño peaks as the strongest since 1950, while U.S. storm losses topped $35 billion through mid-August

9/29/2026

The ad-free site emphasizes broker and agent attribution and is free to use on desktop and mobile browsers

9/29/2026

New findings from the ServiceLink Loan Officer Report reveal how mortgage fee transparency and education can become a competitive advantage

9/29/2026

Rocket says a 4-month test using 1.4 million reports helped some borrowers qualify and improved pricing outcomes

9/29/2026

Only 28% of homeowners 55+ expect their finances to improve soon, with financial confidence split sharply by income and gender

9/28/2026

Without a 10-year move above 6% and the spreads widening, the math does not support 9% — even with a hawkish Fed

9/28/2026

California MBA CEO Paul Gigliotti explains how collaboration can turn disaster recovery policy into clearer resources and real paths forward for homeowners.

9/28/2026

AI is reshaping mortgage economics, but lowering the cost to originate requires disciplined processes, measurable ROI and accountability across the organization.

9/28/2026

At last week’s AIME Fuse event, Ishbia also shared his thoughts on UWM’s new Underwriter+ program

9/28/2026

A survey from Sotheby's International Realty suggests that buyers are willing to pay a premium for multigenerational homes

9/28/2026

Objectors March and Friedman lost rehearing requests, Gibson rehearing petition remains pending

9/28/2026

Alex Akel says he spent 1,600 to 1,800 hours building an integrated platform spanning sales to field operations

9/28/2026

The company announced the wind-down of its wholesale and correspondent channel

9/28/2026

Awards cover 23 network organizations in 17 states and the District of Columbia

9/28/2026

Agents cite shifting syndication rules by brokerage and MLS, with NWMLS First Look allowing up to 21 days pre market

9/28/2026

Small, consistent actions can compound when time is limited by market pressure and day-to-day execution

9/27/2026

Rates near 7.5% plus volatility delivered a clear hit to weekly demand

9/26/2026

Letter seeks opt-out from non-IDX and VOW vendor feeds, with a 30-day deadline

9/25/2026

Audience Town analyzed 201,000 sales across 25 markets and found every market sold below asking

9/25/2026

Analysts say the change should boost transparency but is unlikely to move MSR carrying values

9/25/2026

AZP cited 230,000 loans with no reported claims and a framework focused on governance and auditability

9/25/2026

Experian says its Verify network has a path to cover more than 80 million payroll records across the U.S.

9/25/2026

Failure to comply carries real consequences for licensees

9/25/2026

At AIME Fuse, VA lending experts addressed product misconceptions, targeted borrower outreach strategies and a creative renovation solution

9/25/2026

The platform is available to the Institute’s more than 11,000 current members

9/25/2026

Michigan federal judge said plan terms allowed forfeitures to reduce employer contributions when not used for plan expenses

9/25/2026

Leaders point to consolidation, shifting ownership stakes, and governance changes as drivers of new operating models

9/25/2026

The commentary argues many transaction tools track tasks but do not draft, chase signatures, or complete disclosures end to end

9/25/2026

As only about 25% of EU climate catastrophe losses are insured, buyers are factoring long-term costs into pricing decisions

9/25/2026

The state requires Costa Mesa to plan for 11,760 homes by 2029, or face potential penalties and zoning limits

9/25/2026

New Jersey bankruptcy court approved first-day motions and access to DIP financing after a $30 million loan default

9/25/2026

The two plans set up a broader clash over renter protections versus housing supply and construction incentives

9/25/2026

Trust and liability keep humans in the loop, even as mechanical title work is suited to automation

9/24/2026

Credit unions originated very few of the 36,000 reverse mortgages in the past 12 months, executives told ACUMA attendees

9/24/2026

Median price fell 5.8% year over year and supply held at 8.5 months as buydowns remain entrenched

9/24/2026

Acres says its expanded platform covers 1,000-plus metros and 3,000-plus counties using 155 million parcel records

9/24/2026

Most non-retired Americans find the idea of no more regular paychecks concerning

9/24/2026

Court filings cite a $30M loan default and a pending final judgment on 2026 damages

9/24/2026

The declaration arrives as MLS leaders confront questions involving private listing strategies, data ownership and much more

9/24/2026

Interlock claimed the breach involved more than 2.5 terabytes of files

9/24/2026

Sales reached a 684,000 annual rate, but higher mortgage rates may pressure builder margins and confidence

9/24/2026

Petitions list more than $50 million in assets and at least $50 million in liabilities across 6 affiliated debtors

9/24/2026

In 2025, 27.8% of lower-income households reported difficulty paying rent

9/24/2026

Scenarios vary from call to call to prevent agents from memorizing responses

9/24/2026

The typical down payment represented 13.7% of the purchase price, down from 14.3% a year earlier

9/24/2026

A 1940 federal report echoes current supply and affordability debates as Congress advances the ROAD to Housing Act

9/24/2026

Better accuses Garg of offering company's assets to gain vote while Garg claims 46% support

9/24/2026

Lennar’s Iowa-market entry begins as model homes at five communities are set to open to the public in October

9/24/2026

Fed estimates BNPL reached $70B in 2025, while FICO models now incorporate repayment data

9/24/2026

Median payment for purchase applicants fell to $2,162 and the index slipped 0.6% to 154.3

9/24/2026

Buyers can compare standard financing vs. Arcasa without an account, SSN or credit pull

9/24/2026

Joe Gormley calls the current structure for single-family and reverse mortgages ‘comfortable’

9/24/2026

The team plans to keep its identity while tapping NEXA loan products and technology

9/24/2026

A product leader's field notes on model drift, and why "it worked in testing" is no longer good enough

9/24/2026

No regulator filed the Veterans United case, that is the whole story

9/24/2026

Recognizing reverse mortgage opportunities and offering the right home equity solutions starts with asking better questions

9/24/2026

From close rates and referral fees to lead sources and response-time requirements, here’s what agents should verify before joining a referral program

9/24/2026

Five default servicing handoffs that cost mortgage investors, servicers and law firms time, visibility and money

9/23/2026

The case is the latest example of home equity investment providers attracting regulatory and legal scrutiny across the country

9/23/2026

Q3 2026 revenue fell 20% and deliveries dropped 19%, while gross margin spiked to 16.5%, up from 15.2% in Q2

9/23/2026

Fairbanks says a recent MLS conversion represents a different pace of industry innovation

9/23/2026

Per the National Association of Realtors' 2026 Technology Report, 48 percent of all Realtors use AI regularly

9/23/2026

The 10-year yield climbed to a level not seen since 2006 after hot PMI data and more hawkish Fed messaging

9/23/2026

S.MPLE 2.0 coordinates multiple AI agents for CMAs, marketing, transactions and follow ups

9/23/2026

NKBA’s 2026 study shows skilled labor shortages in kitchen and bath are spreading, a limit to project capacity for remodelers

9/23/2026

First phase delivers real-time, multistate access in a Rapattoni user environment, with primary system feeds planned later