CrossCountry Mortgage launches dedicated builder division amid new-home surge
CrossCountry Mortgage launched a dedicated builder division, adding construction, commercial and forward commitment products to deepen builder partnerships.
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CoStar pushes back on activist investors’ reporting criticism
The dispute stems from CoStar’s heavy investment in Homes.com and whether it is creating or impeding long-term value and shareholder wealth.
Congress nears a housing deal and the investor fight is inside it
Congress is closing in on a major housing legislation moment. The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, now moving from the Senate to House reconciliation after overwhelming procedural votes, stands as one of the most serious attempts in more than a generation to confront America’s housing affordability crisis. With the ballast of provisions aimed at […]
What real estate agents need to know about the spring housing market
Experts say the challenge for real estate and mortgage professionals is interpreting signals without overreacting to short-term fluctuations.
Housing market is poised for growth in 2026 if Iran conflict doesn’t raise rates
2026 demand data is positive, but Iran-driven energy costs, 15% tariffs, and Fed hawks could push mortgage rates above 6.25%.
loanDepot reports $108M loss in 2025 even as volume, margins improve
loanDepot cut its 2025 net loss to $108 million as revenue rose 12% to $1.19 billion, but margins fell to 324 bps in Q4.
Retirement savers hold steady in 2025 as automatic enrollment drives positive trends
The average participant account balance increased 13% year over year in 2025, reaching an all-time high of $167,970.
Builders gut check what buyers may like vs. what they’ll pay for
Homebuilders lean into multifunctional rooms, storage-first kitchens, and warm palettes as generations trade size for affordability.
UWM raises revenue guidance ahead of Two Harbors vote
The parent of United Wholesale Mortgage raised the bar on 2026 revenue expectations just days ahead of a shareholder vote from Two Harbors Investment Corp. on a proposed $1.3 billion merger.
Mortgage rates steady near 6.15% as oil and jobs data pose risks
30-year mortgage rates hovered near 6.15% as employer payrolls fell by 92,000 in February and markets expected no Fed rate cut next week.