Trump nominates Kevin M. Warsh as next Fed chair
The president made the announcement on Truth Social on Friday. Warsh will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking up the central bank post
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
Fed holds rates steady — but economists offer hope for housing
One economist said Wednesday, 'Homebuyers remain active at the start of 2026.' Another expert noted that 'mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were a year ago'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
Rocket Companies hit with lawsuit alleging mortgage steering, RESPA violations
Three homebuyer plaintiffs sued Rocket Companies on Monday, alleging the company violated RESPA through its lead referral program for real estate agents
by Taylor Anderson Jan 26
Buckle up, agents, because mortgage rates are near their lowest level in 3 years
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.09 percent this week. The shift has brought average monthly housing payments down 6 percent compared to 2025
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
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by Daniel Houston Jan 22
mortgage shifts
Bernice Ross writes that the time to jump over the January slump is now, thanks to 3 recent shifts in the mortgage market that may yield new prospects from the data you already have
by Bernice Ross Jan 21
NAR economist says 'we're not anywhere near' a recession
Lawrence Yun shared his economic outlook Wednesday, saying that despite volatility the U.S. is still on track for 4 to 5 percent growth next quarter
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
What did Trump say about housing and mortgage rates at Davos?
President Trump kept his focus on a potential ban on institutional homebuyers and highlighted existing plans to buy $200B in mortgage bonds to drive down rates
by Taylor Anderson Jan 21
Mortgage
The latest numbers from the Mortgage Bankers Association show that applications for loans increased last week. Rates for a 30-year fixed rate loan averaged 6.16%
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 21
Need a mortgage? Have crypto? Now you're in luck
Mortgage lender Newrez announced this week that it'll let would-be borrowers count their crypto assets when qualifying for a loan. The company said it's the first major lender to make such a move
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 16
Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans
Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 14
4 times Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman showed he's one of a kind
From his start as a 'pugnacious' young exec to recent appearances on reality TV, Kelman has given the real estate community many memorable moments to reflect on as he leaves the industry
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
Latest Consumer Price Index data leaves door open for March rate cut
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in December, leading many to believe the Fed will hold rates steady this month. But if market conditions cool, a March rate cut may be in the cards
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
DOJ investigates Federal Reserve
Jerome Powell issued a warning on Sunday that the Fed's independence was under threat of political intimidation, as evidenced by grand jury subpoenas served to the bank by the DOJ
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
Although $200B sounds like a lot of money, the impact and longevity of Fannie and Freddie's bond purchases on mortgage rates won't be as big as the Federal Reserve's
by Matt Carter Jan 9
Pulte pledges Fannie, Freddie's help in curbing home purchases by institutional investors
Trump's promise to "ban" big investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability
by Matt Carter Jan 8