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Senate Democrats Question Why FHFA’s Pulte is Still Working as Intelligence Chief
No Democrat voted for Jay Clayton to take on the job of Director of National Intelligence. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Question Why FHFA’s Pulte is Still Working as Intelligence Chief
AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential Reveal New Brand for Merged Companies
Vivmark Residential expects to use VMRK as its New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol. Continue Reading AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential Reveal New Brand for Merged Companies
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
More White-Collar Jobs in Construction Industry Than Trades Work
“The changing workforce composition also coincides with declining self-employment rates in construction, suggesting a shift toward larger firms,” said NAHB’s Natalia Siniavskaia. Continue Reading More White-Collar Jobs in Construction Industry Than Trades Work
Two Texas Realtor Groups Announce Merger Plans
The merger will require the approval of the National Association of Realtors to become official. Continue Reading Two Texas Realtor Groups Announce Merger Plans
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
Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
The FHA share of total applications inched up to 17.9% from 17.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
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