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Exactly 50 years ago this time of year, a 51-year-old man handwrote a four-page letter on a legal pad to his then 21-year-old son, one of seven children – six of them sons and one angel of a daughter – who was spending…
Read at HousingWireFor the better part of a decade, the Texas growth playbook was remarkably simple. If you wanted scale, liquidity and appreciation, you went to the Texas Triangle: Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio and…
Read at HousingWireICE is using Claude Mythos via Project Glasswing to find vulnerabilities faster, with a focus on accuracy, speed and fixes.
Read at HousingWireATTOM reports 64,348 Q1 2026 flips, 8% of sales, as typical gross returns rose to 25.4% and gross profit increased to $66,000.
Read at HousingWireAn expert expains why aging in place is shifting from preference to financial necessity — and what housing professionals need to know.
Read at HousingWireNearly two-thirds of retirement plans now automatically enroll new participants at contribution rates of at least 4%.
Read at HousingWireFor weeks, a central question surrounding Dream Finders Homes‘ pursuit of Beazer Homes has been unambiguous: Will Dream Finders’ offer for the company and its public relations campaign be enough to convince Beazer…
Read at HousingWireFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s new framework for the U.S. central bank carries significant implications for the mortgage industry and broader housing market.
Read at HousingWireKey Takeaways The Federal Reserve announced its latest rate decision Mortgage rates are near 6.55% for a 30-year fixed, according to Mortgage News Daily The Fed's statement provides clues about […]
Read at The Mortgage ReportsPlanning to sell soon and considering a home equity loan for repairs? Here are the home repairs that justify borrowing before selling.
Read at The Mortgage ReportsPros and cons of Neighbors Bank Pros: Cons: Neighbors Bank mortgage rates and costs Neighbors Bank appears reasonably competitive for borrowers who qualify for its main loan programs, especially USDA […]
Read at The Mortgage ReportsThis Point review compares its home equity solutions, including HEI and HELOC options, qualifying, repayment terms, rates, fees, and customer ratings.
Read at The Mortgage ReportsSee where homeowners have the most untapped equity in 2026, why Texas tops the list, and how HELOC use varies by state.
Read at The Mortgage ReportsA HELOC on your current home can fund the purchase and renovation of your next one before you sell, but DTI is the real hurdle. Here’s...
Read at The Mortgage ReportsOur Splitero review compares HEI terms, fees, cash offers, eligibility requirements, and customer reviews for homeowners comparing equity options.
Read at The Mortgage ReportsA cash-out refi replaces your entire mortgage at today's rate, not just the cash-out amount. If you have a low rate, the math almost never works for you.
Read at The Mortgage ReportsThe 2025 HMDA Loan Application Register data can be found on the FFIEC's HMDA Platform.
Read at CFPBCFPB and Justice have withdrawn a joint statement linked to a creditor’s consideration of an individual’s immigration status under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Read at CFPBThe CFPB, FRB, and OCC are announcing that the 2026 threshold for higher-priced mortgage loans that are subject to special appraisal requirements will increase from $33,500 to $34,200.
Read at CFPBThe published data contain loan-level information filed by financial institutions and modified to protect consumer privacy.
Read at CFPBHeadlines aggregated from HousingWire, The Mortgage Reports, CFPB. Full articles and all rights remain with each publisher.
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