HousingWire 2026 Finance Leaders: Charting the Course Through a Dynamic Housing Market

HousingWire has officially announced its distinguished list of the 2026 Finance Leaders, celebrating 30 accomplished executives who are instrumental in shaping the future of financial strategy across the mortgage, real…

NEXA Lending Director Urges HECM Program Overhaul Amidst Concerns of Loan Churning and Unsustainable Mortgage Insurance Pricing

Loren Riddick, national director of reverse lending for NEXA Lending, is issuing a fervent call to action for policymakers and industry leaders to re-evaluate the foundational structure of the Home…

Mortgage Rates Dip Below 6%, Signaling a Potential Spring Market Resurgence

Mortgage rates have fallen to multiyear lows, a significant development poised to invigorate the upcoming spring housing market. Data from Mortgage News Daily indicates rates hovering around 5.99%, while Freddie…

Capital One Joins Bipartisan Policy Center’s Executive Council for Housing Affordability

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) has announced that Capital One has become the newest member of its prestigious Executive Council for Housing Affordability. This significant addition brings a leading financial…

Millrose Properties Charts a Course of Resilience and Growth in a Challenging 2025 Homebuilding Landscape

The 2025 homebuilding market, characterized by a pronounced slowdown in new construction, led to a wave of contract cancellations and diminished takedown activity across the industry. In stark contrast to…

The Unfolding Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on Mortgage Rates as Spring Housing Market Approaches

As the calendar inches closer to spring, a period traditionally marked by an uptick in housing market activity, mortgage rates have dipped below the significant 6% threshold. However, this anticipated…

Tavant Unveils TOUCHLESS Servicing Portal and AI Agent MAYA, Expanding Fintech Reach into Post-Close Mortgage Management

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo 2026 in Dallas served as the launchpad for Tavant’s ambitious expansion into the post-close mortgage servicing landscape. The fintech firm, long…

National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association Opposes New Jersey Reverse Mortgage Counseling Bill

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has formally expressed its opposition to New Jersey Senate Bill 264, a legislative proposal that aims to introduce new pre-loan counseling requirements and…

Alex Madonna Departs loanDepot After 16 Years to Launch Trust One Financial, Partnering with UWM and Ease Mortgage

Alex Madonna, a pivotal figure in the growth of loanDepot for over 16 years, has officially departed the mortgage lending giant. His exit, confirmed through a LinkedIn post on Friday…

The Power of a Higher Credit Score: How Improving Your FICO Can Save Homebuyers Tens of Thousands of Dollars in Mortgage Interest

A groundbreaking nationwide study released by AD Mortgage on Thursday has illuminated a crucial, yet often underestimated, factor in homeownership affordability: the credit score. The analysis, titled "Credit Score vs.…