Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Robust Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Driven by Strong Reverse Mortgage Growth and Investment Portfolio Performance
New York, NY – August 15, 2026 – Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) today announced a strong second quarter for 2026, reporting net income attributable to common stockholders of $54.4…
The 4.6% Premium vs. The Billion-Dollar Question: Congressional Scrutiny Hits Compass and MRED Over Private Listing Networks
This week, a seemingly simple percentage, 4.6%, has become a focal point in a burgeoning debate within the real estate industry, prompting a significant intervention from the United States Congress.…
REMAX and Keller Williams Receive Final Approval for Homebuyer Commission Lawsuit Settlements in Batton 1 Case
In a significant development for the real estate industry, major brokerage firms REMAX and Keller Williams have secured final judicial approval for their respective settlement agreements in the Batton 1…
Fitch Ratings Downgrades United Wholesale Mortgage Issuer Default Ratings to B+ Amidst Increased Leverage and Q2 Losses
Fitch Ratings has significantly downgraded the long-term issuer default ratings of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a prominent player in the U.S. mortgage industry, to B+ from BB-. This downgrade, accompanied…
Trump’s Renewed Effort to Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Faces Legal and Institutional Hurdles
President Donald Trump is once again pursuing the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a move that could reignite legal battles over the independence of the central bank and…
The Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Dilemma Deepens as Mixed Economic Data Challenges Rate Hike Consensus
The Federal Reserve’s recent pronouncements on monetary policy have been met with a complex and evolving economic landscape, leaving many analysts and policymakers in a state of re-evaluation. Prior to…
Millrose Properties Demonstrates Resilience and Strategic Expansion in a Challenging Housing Market
Millrose Properties, a company that emerged from a spin-off from homebuilder Lennar less than 18 months ago, is showcasing remarkable resilience and strategic growth in a housing market characterized by…
Rocket weathers spring housing slowdown, gaining purchase and refi share in Q2
Rocket Companies, a prominent player in the mortgage and real estate industry, announced robust second-quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday, demonstrating remarkable resilience and strategic acumen in a demanding housing market.…
Blend Labs Reports Strong Second-Quarter Growth Driven by Software Platform Expansion and AI-Powered Autopilot
Blend Labs, a leading provider of digital mortgage technology, announced its second-quarter financial results on Thursday, revealing a significant increase in revenue and a notable reduction in its operating loss.…
Navigating the Reshaped Landscape: AMH and Invitation Homes Chart a Cautious Recovery in the Build-to-Rent Sector Post-Legislation
Following a period of significant legislative uncertainty that threatened to destabilize their business models, leading single-family rental (SFR) operators American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) and Invitation Homes have signaled a…

















