Better mortgage spreads boost housing demand in 2025
The improvement in mortgage spreads since 2023 has contributed to a noticeable positive trend in purchase application data for 2025.
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Will cutting mortgage rates fix the housing market?
Mortgage professionals are navigating one of the most challenging origination markets in recent history. Still, cutting mortgage rates would not be the end-all solution to pacify markets that many claim it to be. While lower rates might temporarily ease borrower costs or support home purchases, they would also expose the housing industry to further risk without meaningfully addressing core issues, like supply shortages or long-term affordability.
HUD approves Asheville’s hurricane recovery plan after initial objection over DEI
The city’s $225M recovery plan, initially rejected by HUD over DEI concerns, is one step closer to being fulfilled.
Reverse mortgage LOs share appraisal challenges at NRMLA event
Reverse mortgage professionals share their views on appraisals and some of the challenges they’ve faced in this process.
Social Security sees ‘dramatic’ spike of 276,000 applications
The increase in applicants was partially attributed to economic anxiety from volatile markets and uncertainty about the program’s longevity.
Lone Wolf’s LionDesk CRM platform to be discontinued
LionDesk will remain operational through September, giving users time to migrate to Lone Wolf’s new CRM known as Relationships.
CFPB seeks rescission of pandemic-era mortgage servicing rule
The CFPB says the rule it’s seeking to rescind is no longer necessary due to the end of the COVID-19 national emergency.
Longbridge wins partial preliminary injunction against Mutual of Omaha
A judge has weighed in on the dispute between two of the largest reverse mortgage lenders, ruling that some claims warranted relief.
What do you call an iBuyer that isn’t iBuying houses?
Opendoor and Offerpad are buying significantly fewer homes than they have in the past and their futures are in doubt.
The 5 best real estate schools in Washington, D.C. for 2025
Choosing the right real estate school is the first step toward getting licensed in Washington, DC. We’ve done the research for you and found the 5 best real estate schools to help you compare your options and start your career with confidence.