HousingWire Mortgage Rankings: The playbook for the top-producing LOs of 2025

March 31, 2026 by bp56691

For the industry’s top-producing LOs in 2025, success ultimately hinged on relying on trusted partners, educating borrowers and investing in the quality of their service.

Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market

March 31, 2026 by bp56691

Builders are reporting sales impacts from policy shifts as consumers become increasingly skeptical of traditional “dream home” marketing.

Compass International Holdings names Rory Golod president of growth

March 30, 2026 by bp56691

CIH names Rory Golod president of growth, targeting Compass platform adoption for 340,000 agents in 2026 and 2027.

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

March 30, 2026 by bp56691

The ROAD act targets a 37% affordability gap with supply incentives, ADU support and small dollar mortgage fixes, with limits.

DeCaro Auctions expands executive team

March 27, 2026 by bp56691

New appointments include chief operating officer, chief marketing officer and head of global alliances and partnerships.

Washington just banned noncompete agreements. Will other states follow suit?

March 27, 2026 by bp56691

Washington state is banning noncompetes effective June 30, 2027, and requires written notice to void existing clauses by Oct. 1, 2027.

FinCEN’s anti-money laundering rule struck down: what real estate and title professionals need to know

March 27, 2026 by bp56691

Legal observers warn that FinCEN retains broad authority over real estate transactions — and could ultimately impose stricter requirements.

Mortgage rates now closer to 7% than 6% as the Iran war escalates

March 26, 2026 by bp56691

Mortgage rates have risen from sub 6% to 6.62% as the Iran conflict escalates, while purchase apps fell 5% and growth slowed to 5%.

The GSEs updated their rules for condo loans. Will they be helpful or harmful?

March 26, 2026 by bp56691

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac revised condo project and insurance rules, easing some costs but tightening reserve and review requirements.