Mortgage credit report costs could jump 50% in 2026
Credit report prices for mortgage lenders will increase by up to 50% in 2026, despite regulatory efforts to boost competition.
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Keller Williams Realty Atlanta partners with Southeast Mortgage of Georgia
Leaders said the combined workflow is meant to reduce delays and help buyers and sellers navigate transactions more efficiently.
Zillow faces new claims in amended RESPA suit
Amended RESPA lawsuit adds testimony from 12 insiders alleging Zillow steered buyers and inflated home purchase costs through agent programs.
Wealthfront announces entrance into the mortgage business
Wealthfront announced early access to Wealthfront Home Lending and expects a full rollout to happen in early 2026.
Bill Ackman’s GSE proposal faces hurdles on capital, Treasury forgiveness
Uncertainties around capital requirements would limit share value, according to Keefe, Bruyette and Woods (KBW) analysts.
Figure unveils industry-first blockchain stock offering
The company said the shares, called Blockchain Stock, will be issued and settled exclusively on the Provenance Blockchain.
Tech Pulse: Redfin, Real Brokerage show off AI home search
Both Redfin and Real offer homebuyers AI-powered voice search with natural conversation and responses based on criteria and more.
Figure’s marketplace accelerates with $2.5B in Q3 volume
Figure Technology Solutions reached $2.5 billion in consumer loan marketplace volume in the third quarter of 2025, a 70% year-over-year increase.
Macquarie’s Jason White on the Stewart-MCS deal
Macquarie’s Jason White shared insights on the firm’s advisory strategy, market context for the deal and future M&A trends for 2026.
FHFA eyes assumable and portable mortgages, raising questions for lenders
Bill Pulte said this week that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) may allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer assumable or portable mortgages.