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…

HouseMe.ai Launches in U.S. with AI-Powered Real Estate Search and Intelligence Platform

HouseMe.ai, a groundbreaking AI-powered real estate search and intelligence platform that debuted in Canada earlier this summer, has officially entered the United States market. The company announced Wednesday its strategic…

Finance of America Companies Inc. Reports 21% Year-Over-Year Growth in Reverse Mortgage and Home Equity Funding Amidst Portfolio Valuation Adjustments

Finance of America Companies Inc. (FOA) announced a robust 21% year-over-year increase in its reverse mortgage and home equity funding volume for the second quarter of 2026, reaching $730 million.…

AGNT Inc. Reports Record Second-Quarter Revenue Driven by Surge in Agent Productivity and Strategic Expansion

AGNT Inc., formerly eXp World Holdings, announced a landmark second quarter, surpassing previous revenue benchmarks as its flagship eXp Realty demonstrated sustained growth in agent productivity, transaction volume, and market…