Pending Home Sales Signal a Broadening Weakening in Housing Demand
Pending home sales across the nation have begun to signal a more pronounced and potentially sustained downturn in housing demand, a shift that analysts are closely monitoring as it unfolds…
Archwest Capital Closes $300 Million Rated Securitization Backed by Residential Transition Loans, Marking Third Deal in Less Than a Year
Archwest Capital, a prominent private lender specializing in business-purpose financing, announced the successful closure of its third rated securitization in under a year. The $300 million transaction, designated Archwest Mortgage…
New York City’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Faces Legal Setback as Judge Nullifies Notices
A pivotal ruling by a Staten Island judge has delivered a significant blow to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration, halting the implementation of the controversial pied-à-terre tax. Justice Wayne M. Ozzi…
Zillow Faces Continued Antitrust Scrutiny as Court Allows Tying Arrangement Lawsuit to Proceed
A pivotal legal battle challenging Zillow’s business practices is advancing after a federal judge denied the online real estate giant’s motion to dismiss a significant antitrust lawsuit. The litigation, spearheaded…
The U.S. Housing Market Experiences Widespread Price Reductions Amidst Inventory Growth and Lengthening Sales Cycles
Price reductions are becoming a defining characteristic of the United States housing market as a surge in available inventory coincides with a noticeable increase in the time it takes for…
Ginnie Mae President Signals Administration’s Comfort with FHA MIP Structure Amidst Reverse Mortgage Industry Pushback
The Trump administration, through Ginnie Mae President Joe Gormley, has conveyed a message of contentment with the existing structure of mortgage insurance premiums (MIPs) for both Federal Housing Administration (FHA)…
Inflation and Housing Costs Cast a Shadow Over Senior Homeowners, With Only One in Three Expecting Financial Improvement Next Year
A new survey from Longbridge Financial reveals a somber financial outlook for senior homeowners, with a significant majority anticipating no improvement and many bracing for a decline in their financial…
A family cannot rebuild a home with a press release.
The aftermath of a natural disaster presents a complex and often overwhelming challenge for affected homeowners. While government agencies, financial institutions, and construction professionals may diligently work behind the scenes,…
Could We Really See 9% Mortgage Rates Over the Next 12 Months?
The specter of 9% mortgage rates has resurfaced in financial discussions, prompting scrutiny of economic forecasts and potential market catalysts. This concern was amplified by a recent CNBC segment featuring…
Luminate Bank Disrupts Reverse Mortgage Market with Holistic Banking and Lending Strategy
Minneapolis-based Luminate Bank is rapidly gaining traction in the reverse mortgage sector, a market historically dominated by established players. The company has achieved a significant surge in Home Equity Conversion…

















