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Jerome Powell Takes Aim at Trump: ‘Fed Has Been Undergoing a Stress Test’
“If any administration finds a way to remove Fed officials over policy differences, then future administrations will do so as well,” Powell said. Continue Reading Jerome Powell Takes Aim at Trump: ‘Fed Has Been Undergoing a Stress Test’
Dream Finders Homes Offers to Acquire Beazer Homes for $704 Million
Millrose Properties announced its intent to provide land banking capital to support the proposed acquisition of Beazer Homes. Continue Reading Dream Finders Homes Offers to Acquire Beazer Homes for $704 Million
The Real Brokerage Acquires RE/MAX Holdings for $880 Million
Going forward, the new Real REMAX Group will be headquartered in Miami with significant operations remaining in the Denver area. Continue Reading The Real Brokerage Acquires RE/MAX Holdings for $880 Million
California’s Partner Real Estate Joins LPT Realty
“We believe LPT gives Rudy Kusuma and the Partner Real Estate team the competitive edge in flexibility, tools, and infrastructure to accelerate their wins,” said Michael Valdes, CEO of LPT International. Continue Reading California’s Partner Real Estate Joins LPT Realty
Trump Expects Rate Cuts with Warsh as Fed Chief, But Warsh Stresses Fed Independence
“The president never once asked me to commit to any particular interest rate decision, and nor would I agree to it if he had,” Warsh said. Continue Reading Trump Expects Rate Cuts with Warsh as Fed Chief, But Warsh Stresses Fed Independence
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Amid Slowdown in Refinancing
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 17.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Amid Slowdown in Refinancing
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Held Steady in April
Mortgage prepayments, measured as the single month mortality rate, fell 13% as rates moved higher. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Held Steady in April
Wells Fargo to Provide Financing for Icon’s 3D Printed Homes
Wells Fargo’s support could provide a boost for the 3D printed home market, which has traditionally struggled to obtain mortgage financing. Continue Reading Wells Fargo to Provide Financing for Icon’s 3D Printed Homes
Mortgage Rates Rise to 9-Month High
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51% as of May 21. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to 9-Month High
Southern Land Company Launches In-House Mortgage Division
SLC Lending will initially launch in core markets where the parent company has established master-planned and single-family home communities. Continue Reading Southern Land Company Launches In-House Mortgage Division
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
“Almost 10% of applications were for ARM loans, the highest share since October 2025, as borrowers sought loan types with lower rates,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,938 in March to $378,384 in April. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached Nearly $3 Trillion in April
The agency said the pooling and securitization of loans in April benefited more than 160,000 households, including over 58,000 first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached Nearly $3 Trillion in April
Rocket Sues UWM, Claiming Breach of Contract of MSR Agreement
The lawsuit accused UWM chief executive Mat Ishbia of using foul language to proclaim his hatred for Rocket. Continue Reading Rocket Sues UWM, Claiming Breach of Contract of MSR Agreement
Mortgage Rates Dip While Delinquency Levels Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.36% as of May 14. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip While Delinquency Levels Rise
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