NRMLA asks Congress to restore HUD housing counseling funds
NRMLA says HECM borrowers must get HUD-approved.
NRMLA says HECM borrowers must get HUD-approved.
Educational BREAKING — Mortgage Professional America reports that FHA mortgage delinquencies have climbed above pre-pandemic levels, a development that industry observers are monitoring without immediate alarm. TransUnion's Satyan Merchant indicated that no one is ringing alarm bells at this stage, suggesting the rise is being absorbed as part
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Educational Realtor.com News notes that mortgage rates have fallen for the third time in two months, a streak that raises the question of whether the decline is durable enough to pull hesitant buyers back into the market. The piece frames a $430,000 home purchase at 7.18 percent,
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Educational A new study reported by Scotsman Guide warns that property damages are set to rise sharply across U.S. housing markets, affecting both high-risk and historically stable regions alike. The research from Cotality suggests that climate-driven costs will reach homeowners regardless of their geographic exposure, reshaping assumptions
Educational Scotsman Guide reports that the FHA share of serious mortgage delinquencies has climbed to a 20-year high, even as overall mortgage originations saw modest growth in the second quarter driven by home equity gains. The divergence is stark: enough equity exists in the housing stock to support new
Educational Scotsman Guide reports that the housing finance industry is bracing for uncertain ripple effects after Tuesday's elections delivered a Democratic majority in Congress. Industry leaders are now offering early reactions on what this partisan overhaul could mean for mortgage markets, though the full scope of policy shifts
Educational Zillow Research reports that newly pending listings fell 17 percent in October, marking the steepest year-over-year decline since 2023. Completed existing home sales also slid, dropping 9 percent annually according to the firm's preliminary sales nowcast. The pullback points to a market where traditional buyers
Educational Realtor.com News published an exclusive interview with Ryan Serhant in which the broker and television personality cautioned prospective homebuyers against delaying purchases in anticipation of more favorable conditions in 2027. Serhant shared his outlook for the year ahead and identified markets he believes could surprise buyers, though the
Educational Redfin News reports that home prices fell for the third consecutive week through early November, with new listings dropping to their lowest level since the start of the year. The market still carries more sellers than buyers, a balance that has been shifting gradually but remains tilted. Monthly payments
Educational Bisnow reports that Greystar has sold a 234-unit residential complex in The Hague to Canvas Ontwikkeling and Klaeser Capital, with the buyers planning to convert the rental units into homes for first-time buyers. The deal illustrates a broader pattern in which institutional rental assets are repositioned toward