NAR legislative priorities for 2026 focus on housing supply, affordability
NAR’s 2026 priorities focus on bipartisan solutions to expand housing inventory and address affordability challenges.
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Mortgage applications fall 5% despite rate decline
Despite steady mortgage rates, market trends like a softening job market and elevated inventories continue to impact application volumes.
Texas proposes property tax cuts for homeowners 55+
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s “Operation Double Nickel” proposes lowering the senior property tax benefit age to 55 and expanding exemptions.
Mortgage rates cool in 2025, but 2026 relief likely limited
Mortgage rates started the year slightly above 7% but are heading into the holiday season near 6.2%. 2026 forecasts show little change ahead.
MBA 2026 forecast: Slow growth amid inflation, rate hikes
MBA’s December forecast projects economic growth of 1.6% in 2025 and puts the chance of a recession over the next 12 months at 35%.
November sees sharp rise in U.S. mortgage delinquencies
U.S. mortgage delinquencies surged in November, reaching their highest level in over four years, primarily due to calendar effects.
How The Loan Store doubled volume in a crowded wholesale market
In the first nine months of 2025, the company doubled its origination volume to $8.2 billion, ranking as the fourth-largest U.S. wholesale lender.
Suzy Lindblom joins Acra Lending as managing director
Suzy Lindblom joins Acra Lending as managing director after Sierra Pacific Mortgage’s acquisition by Union Home Mortgage.
The 6 best mortgage loan originator (MLO) license courses for 2026
We’ve scoured dozens of mortgage loan originator license courses and reviewed them based on pricing, features and learning style to deliver the best mortgage classes for you.
KB Home bets on built-to-order strategy amid a spec-heavy market
KB Home’s focus on built-to-order homes seeks higher margins but may reduce sales volume as market conditions remain volatile.