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Despite steady mortgage rates, market trends like a softening job market and elevated inventories continue to impact application volumes.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick\'s \"Operation Double Nickel\" proposes lowering the senior property tax benefit age to 55 and expanding exemptions.
Mortgage rates started the year slightly above 7{1871a9d7609c4f83c2924fdddf50f3072d2762ed7aa8a583e13088d63d579918} but are heading into the holiday season near 6.2{1871a9d7609c4f83c2924fdddf50f3072d2762ed7aa8a583e13088d63d579918}. 2026 forecasts show little change ahead.
MBA’s December forecast projects economic growth of 1.6{1871a9d7609c4f83c2924fdddf50f3072d2762ed7aa8a583e13088d63d579918} in 2025 and puts the chance of a recession over the next 12 months at 35{1871a9d7609c4f83c2924fdddf50f3072d2762ed7aa8a583e13088d63d579918}.
U.S. mortgage delinquencies surged in November, reaching their highest level in over four years, primarily due to calendar effects.
In the first nine months of 2025, the company doubled its origination volume to $8.2 billion, ranking as the fourth-largest U.S. wholesale lender.
Real estate technology company reAlpha Tech Corp. has closed a deal to acquire lender InstaMortgage Inc. for $8.5 million in a cash-and-stock transaction.
Removing minimum credit score requirements could increase risk for GSEs as new models and scores are adopted, raising concerns for investors.
The FHFA has issued new housing goals for the GSEs, lowering benchmarks for single-family and multifamily mortgages for 2026-2028.
Founder Kuba Jewgieniew credits culture and innovation for Realty ONE Group’s 20-year success and global reach