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PennyMac Debuts Non-QM Product Suite

PennyMac Financial Services Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) has launched a suite of non-qualified mortgage (Non-QM) products in its third party origination (TPO) division. According to the Westlake Village, California-based company, the new products are designed to “help TPO...

PennyMac Debuts Non-QM Product Suite

by Phil Hall | Mar 10, 2026

The new products are designed to “help TPO partners solve complex borrower scenarios, expand their addressable market, and close more loans.” Continue Reading PennyMac Debuts Non-QM Product Suite

The Best State Capital to Live In Is…

by Phil Hall | Feb 16, 2026

The number crunchers at WalletHub are back with another data report – this time, it is their ranking of 2026's Best State Capitals to Live In. For this report, WalletHub compared the 50 state capitals using 48 key metrics, including cost or living and quality of life,...

Connecticut Rejects Request for State Funds to Build New Soccer Stadium

by Phil Hall | Feb 16, 2026

The Connecticut state government has formally declined to devote taxpayer funds for the construction of a minor league soccer stadium in Bridgeport, the state’s most populous city. CTInsider reports Economic Development Commissioner Daniel O’Keefe confirmed that state...

Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Following Weak Q4 Financial Performance

by Phil Hall | Feb 16, 2026

The Wendy’s Co. (NASDAQ: WEN) is planning to close several hundred US restaurants after reporting a dismal fourth quarter financial performance. The Associated Press reports the Dublin, Ohio-headquartered company experienced a 10% year-over-year decline in its global...

News & Current Events

Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13

by Phil Hall | Feb 13, 2026

A Capitol Hill conundrum on affordable homeownership, another state wants the Chicago Bears, and a historic theater reopens for business. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13

Massachusetts to Study Building Code Change to Enable More Housing Construction

by Phil Hall | Feb 13, 2026

The advisory group will include fire and public safety services professionals, building officials, architectural experts, and accessibility advocates. Continue Reading Massachusetts to Study Building Code Change to Enable More Housing Construction

Grassroots Utah Group Quits Effort to Overturn Property Tax Hike

by Phil Hall | Feb 13, 2026

Ax the Tax sought to collect petition signatures that would have placed the property tax overturn on November’s ballot. Continue Reading Grassroots Utah Group Quits Effort to Overturn Property Tax Hike

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Powell Announces He is Target of DOJ Criminal Probe

by Phil Hall | Jan 11, 2026

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced the Department of Justice (DOJ) has served the central bank with grand jury subpoenas related to his testimony last June before the Senate Banking Committee related to the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters. In an...