AARP assesses aging in place, role for reverse mortgages
A new AARP report found that communities and policies need to work harder to address the aging in place preferences of seniors.
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Uplist’s Jeff Bell on finding efficiencies for loan officers
Jeff Bell, president of UpWell Mortgage and Uplist, talks about the industry turning a corner after two rough years.
UWM, Better join Fannie Mae’s controversial title insurance waiver pilot
UWM and Better have joined Fannie Mae’s pilot program that waives lender title insurance requirements for certain refinance transactions.
Foreclosure filings dropped in November. Is market pressure finally easing up?
One in 4,795 homes had a foreclosure filing in November 2024. That equates to a total of 29,390 filings, down from 30,784 in October.
EasyKnock, facing fire on multiple fronts, abruptly shuts down
Founded in 2016, New York-based residential sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock goes out of business.
Home equity gains slowed in Q3. Are prices stabilizing?
U.S. mortgage holders experienced a home equity increase in the third quarter of 2024 — up 2.5% year over year to a total of $17.5 trillion nationwide. But that was down from 8% growth in the second quarter, and negative equity also ramped up for the first time in two years, according to a CoreLogic report.
Chris Whalen on ending GSE conservatorships: The mortgage industry ‘will unite to oppose‘
Investment banker and author Chris Whalen joins the HousingWire Daily podcast to discuss the impact of ending the GSE conservatorships.
Mr. Cooper’s Jay Bray explores servicing book growth, tech enhancements for 2025
In this episode of the PowerHouse podcast, Mr. Cooper CEO Jay Bray dives into the company’s recent acquisitions, servicing and growth.
Small drop in mortgage rates a good sign for December
If housing industry professionals are looking for an early Christmas gift, they might receive it in the next two weeks if key economic indicators move in the right direction.
Let capitalism cook: The case for repealing MLS clear cooperation rules
The rational case for repealing MLS Clear Cooperation rules. Does cc work? Do I benefit from it? Would I like it to stay in place? Yes. Is it best for consumers, (who anti-trust laws are designed to protect?) It depends. Are we comparing it to Compass’ gamesmanship ushering in a worst-case scenario where buyers need […]