Mortgage rates unfazed by crazy economic headlines
Mortgage rates remained relatively stable last week, which is a stark contrast to the madness caused by the Godzilla tariffs a few weeks ago.
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An Investment in Knowledge Pays the Best Interest
- Benjamin Franklin
The HELPER Act promises to open up housing opportunities and give the real estate business a much-needed lift
A firefighter and his pregnant wife were unable to buy a two-bedroom home in the neighborhood where they grew up; two teachers had dashed dreams of owning their bungalow near the school where they work. These are just two examples of the heartbreaking scenarios you hear about in the real estate business.
Updated list of Bill Pulte’s actions that impact FHFA, GSEs
Here is a list of Bill Pulte’s actions at the FHFA or the GSEs since he was announced as President Trump’s nominee and took office in March.
MISMO reverse mortgage workgroup chair on ‘building a bridge to the mainland’
The MISMO reverse workgroup sees recently completed work as a “bridge to the mainland” for mortgage tech, according to its chair.
NAHB: Remodeling for aging in place fell in Q1 but receptivity remains high
The drop is attributed primarily to economic volatility, specifically high interest rates, general uncertainty and observed swings in the stock market.
Tech Pulse: Fannie Mae targets fraud, DirectOffer launches AI assistant
Here’s what happened this week in the latest tech tools, integrations and trends impacting mortgage and real estate.