Site Map for May 2025

Date
Title
30 May 2025
Federal Reserve rejects Trump's political pressure in rare public statement
30 May 2025
How mortgage firms could pivot amid moves to curb trigger leads
30 May 2025
As mortgage rates hover around 7%, there's a 'bright side' for buyers
30 May 2025
Fannie crackdown on fraud a necessary step, says mortgage CEO
30 May 2025
From chaos to control: building a scalable mortgage model through systems and tech
30 May 2025
Houston realtor's fatal shooting: Family seeks justice after suspect granted bond
30 May 2025
What could cause US home prices to fall?
30 May 2025
Homebuying demand grows despite highest mortgage rates since January
29 May 2025
Soaring interest rates cause pending home sales to plummet in April
29 May 2025
Association president raises concern about foreign governments buying Fannie and Freddie
29 May 2025
Fannie Mae announces new Crime Detection Unit to curb mortgage fraud
29 May 2025
US court blocks Trump from imposing 'Independence Day' tariffs
29 May 2025
Americans feel better about finances — but not about buying a home
29 May 2025
Elon Musk breaks with Trump, leaves federal watchdog post
29 May 2025
Housing affordability improves as regional price trends diverge
29 May 2025
JP Morgan Chase wins final round in Georgia foreclosure appeal
29 May 2025
Costly impact of 'empty promises' from management
28 May 2025
Faced with mounting affordability challenges, millennials are fleeing large cities
28 May 2025
Why homeownership feels impossible for the average American
28 May 2025
Past abuses keep reverse mortgages less popular in US than elsewhere
28 May 2025
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will keep government support, Trump says
28 May 2025
Trump to pardon reality TV stars convicted of bank fraud
28 May 2025
Mortgage applications fall as rates reach 2025 peak
28 May 2025
Bank of New York Mellon faces $1.35m mortgage dispute fallout as Texas court weighs in
28 May 2025
Luxury home sales drop to decade low
27 May 2025
Pulte 'still not happy' with FICO, hints at action on credit pull costs
27 May 2025
What your clients need to know about HELOCs
27 May 2025
How to calculate home equity: A guide for mortgage brokers
27 May 2025
Use our home affordability calculator to find what your clients can afford!
27 May 2025
Home price increases are moderating across the US
27 May 2025
Moody's downgrade and tax cuts could cause surge in borrowing costs
27 May 2025
Surge of loans coming due leads to sharp increase in CRE mortgage originations
27 May 2025
Non-QM lending takes center stage in Florida
27 May 2025
Even perfect automated systems fail without communication, says industry expert
27 May 2025
Slight affordability gains offer little relief for low-income homebuyers
27 May 2025
NY broker charged for forging deed in alleged property fraud scheme
27 May 2025
BNY Mellon wins foreclosure appeal over expired lis pendens in New York
27 May 2025
Commercial mortgage servicing pros earn CCMS certification
23 May 2025
Supreme Court signals support for Fed autonomy amid broader executive power shift
23 May 2025
Florida's condo market hammered by a 'perfect storm' of homebuyer challenges
23 May 2025
Three powerhouse coaches on how brokers can win and grow in 2025
23 May 2025
As mortgage rates flirt with 7%, second-lien loans are gaining traction
23 May 2025
Younger mortgage customers bypass AI for face-to-face interactions
23 May 2025
Acra Lending searches for new CEO ahead of $12bn BlackRock acquisition
23 May 2025
Home sales hit 16-year low in April
23 May 2025
Appraisal Institute executive ousted following sexual harassment claims
23 May 2025
House greenlights tax package favorable to real estate investment
22 May 2025
As US home prices dip for first time since 2022, is the market finally turning?
22 May 2025
Don't expect a crash in home prices and mortgage rates, warns broker
22 May 2025
First-time buyers struggling in some US markets
22 May 2025
Mortgage recapture, interest rates, could determine survival chances of smaller MSR holders
22 May 2025
Industry reacts to Trump's plans for bringing GSEs public
22 May 2025
New York developer gets 7 years for $62.8m commercial real estate fraud
22 May 2025
Housing affordability crisis persists despite incentives, price cuts
22 May 2025
Rate, Guaranteed Rate Affinity target seniors and affluent borrowers with new appointments
21 May 2025
Trump says he's seriously considering ending Fannie, Freddie conservatorship
21 May 2025
Fannie Mae upgrades home sales forecast, sees lower mortgage rates ahead
21 May 2025
Verizon-Frontier deal gets green light after ending DEI commitments
21 May 2025
Elevated interest rates, HOA fees weighing down the condo market
21 May 2025
Executive to brokers: Use the AI tools you're comfortable with
21 May 2025
Mortgage applications slow on rate spike, but purchase apps stay resilient
21 May 2025
Kind Lending names new SVP of West retail sales
21 May 2025
Congress advances VA partial claims bill for distressed veteran homeowners
21 May 2025
Real estate developer Charles Kushner named ambassador to France
20 May 2025
How brokers can help hesitant buyers off the sidelines
20 May 2025
Ishbia encourages brokers to be 'early adopters' of new AI technology
20 May 2025
Florida mortgage brokers say tighter condo rules fuel demand for non-QM loans
20 May 2025
Second-lien lending surges in equity-rich market
20 May 2025
California home sales retreat as median price hits new high
20 May 2025
Landlords, tenant advocates unite against NYC voucher rent hike
19 May 2025
Trump policy uncertainty causing unrest in the housing market
19 May 2025
Brokers using blended interest rate to bring hesitant clients to the market
19 May 2025
The cost of waiting: How fear is stalling high-potential firms
19 May 2025
Where homeownership is thriving – and where it's not
19 May 2025
Commercial real estate lending surges as market regains footing in Q1
19 May 2025
Ginnie Mae MBS portfolio reaches $2.74 trillion
19 May 2025
MBA and Multiply Mortgage announce new leadership moves
16 May 2025
Trade uncertainty blamed for fall in single-family housing starts in April
16 May 2025
Ishbia: 'Night and day' comparison between current and previous FHFA, HUD leadership
16 May 2025
Mortgage giant launches AI-powered loan officer assistant: 'This has never been done, ever'
16 May 2025
Long-term mortgage rates hold below 7% for 17th straight week
16 May 2025
Mortgage foreclosures edge higher for second month
16 May 2025
Freddie Mac unveils AI underwriting update to cut loan costs
16 May 2025
Huntington Bank expands commercial banking operations to Florida
16 May 2025
Fannie, Freddie cuts by Trump could dent US housing market growth
15 May 2025
How to get a better credit score to buy a house
15 May 2025
A tariff-induced US mortgage market meltdown? Don't bet on it, says industry VP
15 May 2025
Fed's lack of action on rate cuts causing 'consumer paralysis' says mortgage president
15 May 2025
Could deportations put ITIN mortgage loans in jeopardy?
15 May 2025
FHA deactivates nearly 600 outdated mortgagee letters
15 May 2025
GOP tax bill focusing on housing is a win for real estate, say realtors
15 May 2025
Mortgage delinquency rates rise on VA loans as safety net expires
15 May 2025
Survey reveals stark contrast in Americans' financial outlook
14 May 2025
'Poly-employment': Transparency in workplaces encouraged amid rise of secondary jobs
14 May 2025
Reverse mortgage myths are costing retirees big, warns mortgage veteran
14 May 2025
Purchase mortgage applications jump as spring homebuying gains momentum
14 May 2025
CFPB plans to undo key mortgage guidance documents
14 May 2025
Nationstar Mortgage foreclosure reversed over flawed loan documentation
14 May 2025
Lower buys Movoto to build real estate platform
14 May 2025
MBA supports tax reform package advancing through House Committee
14 May 2025
Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of County Bank in $1.3m foreclosure tied to unwritten loan promise
13 May 2025
2025 Fed rate cuts not off the table despite US-China deal
13 May 2025
Mortgage market watchers hope tariff pause can spur lower rates, stave off inflation
13 May 2025
Lower rates badly needed to nudge mortgage clients off the sidelines, says broker
13 May 2025
MBA urges federal rollback of mortgage rules
13 May 2025
Greystone taps Fannie Mae executive; Cenlar adds two to board
13 May 2025
New home builds provide price relief amid tariff concerns
13 May 2025
Treasury yields tick lower as inflation sees surprise drop
13 May 2025
Multifamily oversupply drives down US asking rents
12 May 2025
Mortgage industry 'cautiously optimistic' as Fannie Mae revises 2025 market projections
12 May 2025
'Historically wide' spread between MBS and treasury markets could keep interest rates high
12 May 2025
Mortgage brokers back Congressional bill to protect delinquent VA homeowners
12 May 2025
Second-home mortgage uptake falls to six-year low – Redfin
12 May 2025
Home equity dips slightly in Q1, but HELOC demand rises
12 May 2025
FBI launches mortgage fraud investigation into NY attorney general
12 May 2025
Treasury yields rise as US-China tariff truce lowers Fed cut expectations
09 May 2025
Rocket sees origination volume boost in Q1
09 May 2025
Why homebuyers might be paying too much attention to Fed decisions
09 May 2025
As home prices skyrocket, buyers are settling, or sitting out
09 May 2025
Asset managers drawn to non-QM mortgage market, helping lower interest rates
09 May 2025
How the math isn't adding up in Colorado's housing market
09 May 2025
Mortgage rates at a standstill as Fed holds firm
09 May 2025
NYC luxury developer arrested for alleged $10m real estate scam
09 May 2025
Home prices rose in majority of US metro areas in Q1 2025
09 May 2025
Wells Fargo secures foreclosure win after years of mortgage litigation
09 May 2025
Mortgage credit availability holds steady in April after March surge
08 May 2025
Specialist Spotlight: Helping self-employed borrowers navigate the market
08 May 2025
US housing market remains in the lurch as rate cut hopes recede
08 May 2025
How are lenders keeping up with market turbulence?
08 May 2025
Further Fed rate cuts likely ahead despite May hold
08 May 2025
loanDepot narrows losses but stays in red for Q1 2025
08 May 2025
Multifamily rents climb modestly in April amid strong labor market
08 May 2025
NAR report: Staged homes sell faster and for more
07 May 2025
Fed, Powell warn Trump: Inflation and unemployment risks rising under tariffs
07 May 2025
Fed keeps rates on hold despite Trump pressure to cut
07 May 2025
Fed leaving rates unchanged would be a mistake: mortgage expert
07 May 2025
Why it's 'crazy' to think renting is a better choice than buying a home
07 May 2025
How creative financing is replacing bank loans in real estate
07 May 2025
Mortgage applications jump as lower rates give borrowers reason to act
07 May 2025
Tariff tensions cloud Fed's path forward
07 May 2025
American Pride Bank launches wholesale division focused on non-QM lending
07 May 2025
Finance of America exceeds Q1 earnings target
06 May 2025
UWM loan production, market share increases in first quarter
06 May 2025
In rural real estate, oil moves prices more than buyers, warns broker
06 May 2025
Economic slowdown chills US housing market
06 May 2025
Angel Oak turns $15m loss into $20m gain in Q1
06 May 2025
First-time buyers now drive over 50% of agency purchase lending
06 May 2025
Evergreen, Newrez bring in senior leadership for growth and compliance
06 May 2025
Deepening inequality? Experts warn of 'tsunami' of AI at work
06 May 2025
Mortgage pre-approval advice to give to your new clients
05 May 2025
Lending exec on the secret to growth in a turbulent market
05 May 2025
'Sticky' tariffs keep interest rates high, halting momentum in CRE market
05 May 2025
China could inflict significant damage on the US housing market, experts warn
05 May 2025
Think 7% is bad? Waiting could cost you more, loan officer warns
05 May 2025
Trump budget proposal targets major cuts to federal housing aid
05 May 2025
Housing inventory hits post-pandemic high
05 May 2025
Rising wages for unskilled construction workers reshape US housing market
02 May 2025
US jobs report reveals impact of market volatility
02 May 2025
Commercial real estate delinquencies could be a massive problem soon
02 May 2025
Ongoing market turmoil, affordability issues leaving homebuyers frustrated and fatigued
02 May 2025
New York court dismisses fraud claims in DiCenzo v Mone over Kirby Road Apartments deed dispute
02 May 2025
VA strips away veterans' foreclosure protection: Advocates push for immediate fix
02 May 2025
New York court dismisses Clark Tower's foreclosure lawsuit against Wells Fargo and Axonic Capital
02 May 2025
Falling mortgage rates usually spark sales - why not this time?
02 May 2025
Florida extends condo safety deadlines, eases financial burden on owners
02 May 2025
How far will Gen Z go to own a home?
01 May 2025
Musk's DOGE sets its sights on the Federal Reserve
01 May 2025
ARM borrowers weigh up difficult decisions as rate adjustments loom
01 May 2025
UWM moves servicing in-house, splits from Mr. Cooper after Rocket acquisition
01 May 2025
Specialist Spotlight: Broker on finding ways to close a tough VA loan
01 May 2025
Last chance to be named a Top Mortgage Employer in 2025
01 May 2025
Government move on student loans could see housing affordability take another hit
01 May 2025
Forget rate hikes – climate change is already killing mortgage lenders' deals
01 May 2025
Here are the states where mortgage debt is climbing fastest
01 May 2025
Over 125 mortgage brokers rally behind trigger lead bill in DC
01 May 2025
Which is the best month to sell a home in the US?