2026 mortgage compliance trends show staffing strains, regulatory risks
A survey from Ncontracts reveals how financial institutions are managing compliance challenges and expectations in 2026.
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Fed delivers third straight rate cut, but housing market will see limited relief
The Federal Reserve delivered another 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, setting the target range at 3.5% to 3.75%.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate details 2026 homebuyer trends
The brand will also release an Agent Playbook designed to show how to use these trends to better position listings and guide clients.
Stress appears for consumer credit conditions
AFSA’s Q3 report reveals a dip in consumer credit conditions, but lenders remain optimistic about future economic conditions.
Coalition presses for stronger federal flood response, eyes ROAD to Housing Act
Leaders said the coalition began forming after the catastrophic July 2022 floods in eastern Kentucky and southwestern Virginia.
Mortgage delinquencies steady in September, but there’s ‘signs of stress beneath the surface’
U.S. mortgage delinquencies held at 3% in September 2025, but rising foreclosure rates highlight growing borrower challenges.
Optimal Blue announces new CFO and CRO
Optimal Blue promotes Lanny Rogers III to chief financial officer and Jeremy Moreno to chief revenue officer, signaling strategic growth.
NRMLA speaks out on the future of federal reverse mortgage programs
After federal housing leaders issued a request for information in October about the future of two key reverse mortgage programs, the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) weighed in last week with a detailed list of suggestions.
Kansas City sellers reduce listing prices as inventory grows faster than buyer demand
Kansas City housing market sees sellers cut prices on 45% of listings as inventory reached 4,723 and supply hit 2.3 months.
Limited inventory and price cuts shape Cincinnati’s housing market
Cincinnati’s median price hit $359,900 with 2.3 months of supply and 41.8% of homes reducing prices to drive sales.