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%.
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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.
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.
Financial firms face rising cyber risks, data challenges
Financial services firms face rising cyber threats and data quality issues, impacting AI adoption and decision-making, according to a new survey.
Why did the growth rate of housing inventory drop by half this year?
Housing inventory growth slowed from over 30% to 13.54% in 2025 as new listings and sales trends shifted late in the year.
Existing home sales hit 9-month high with inventory at 1.43M units
Existing home sales rose for the third consecutive month, reaching a nine-month high as mortgage rates fell and inventory hit 1.43 million.
AOL provider Voxtur files for Chapter 15 bankruptcy
Voxtur filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in Delaware, citing $77.7 million in liabilities and ongoing litigation.
Spanberger unveils Virginia housing affordability plan
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) focused on improving affordability during her campaign. To follow through, she rolled out a housing agenda that leans heavily on preservation of existing affordable homes, empowering localities to add more, and rebuilding state-level tools.