Educational Scotsman Guide reports that applications for new-home mortgages fell well below year-ago levels for the second consecutive month in August, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The deepening decline suggests that higher interest rates and stretched affordability continue to weigh on buyer demand in the new-construction
Mortgage lenders that work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, government-sponsored enterprises, have the green light to use VantageScore 4.0 if they want to.
Educational The Mortgage Reports has published a guide on how to apply for an FHA loan, walking readers through requirements, application steps, and practical tips for securing this government-backed mortgage option. FHA loans remain a common entry point for buyers who need more flexible qualification standards than conventional financing
Educational Just Jared reports that Netflix has released the trailer for the new season of The Diplomat, with Keri Russell, Allison Janney, and Rufus Sewell all returning for the political drama. The trailer dropped on Tuesday, giving viewers their first look at what the next chapter holds for the series.
CEO Brian Chesky is well aware of Airbnb’s role as a villain in the conversation around affordable housing. The firm is now looking to change the narrative with a nine-figure investment.
In A Nutshell: After last week’s inflation data, markets are almost certain a Fed rate hike is coming this Wednesday, but the economic case is far from a slam dunk.
Educational HousingWire reports that President Trump has nominated Matt Jones to serve as FHA commissioner and HUD assistant secretary, a dual appointment that would place him at the center of federal housing policy if confirmed by the Senate. The nomination arrives at a moment when the FHA maintains an active
Educational BREAKING — Mortgage Professional America reported that new-home mortgage applications fell to a 2026 low in August, a headline that captures the cooling effect of higher interest rates on buyer activity. Yet within that same data, FHA loans reached a three-month high, suggesting that a meaningful segment of
Educational Variety reports that Apple TV has renewed "Slow Horses" for an eighth season, with the six-episode run set to adapt "Clown Town," the ninth novel in Mick Herron's "Slough House" series. The renewal follows the spy thriller's recent
Educational BREAKING — Rolling Stone Music reports that Brighton punk trio Lambrini Girls have unleashed "Bang Bang Bang," the lead single from their debut album No Refunds, slated for release in January. The track arrives as the latest signal that the band intends to carry their confrontational live energy
Educational Variety reports that the Hawai'i International Film Festival will open its 46th edition with the world premiere of "The Navigator," a documentary about Nainoa Thompson, the first Native Hawaiian to revive traditional wayfinding. The film, directed by Jordan Manley, will screen at the historic Hawai&
Drake gives FOMO a clear purpose, positioning the independently financed movie as a wake-up call for anyone postponing life.