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Find out what mortgage professionals in the USA have to say about recent developments in home equity, with valauble advice for professionals and home owners alike.

Wilmington Savings loses on four fronts in HELOC foreclosure standing fight

Four documentation gaps, four failures - and the court treated each one separately

Wilmington Savings loses on four fronts in HELOC foreclosure standing fight

Mortgage rates now perched just below 7%, says Freddie Mac

Borrowing costs hit a 20-month high after the Federal Reserve's first rate increase in three years

Mortgage rates now perched just below 7%, says Freddie Mac

Why mortgage rates could fall as the Fed hikes

One broker says the usual assumption about rate hikes doesn't hold up

Why mortgage rates could fall as the Fed hikes

Builders are cutting prices — but buyers still aren't biting

Rising rates, labor shortages and surging costs are draining builder confidence nationwide

Builders are cutting prices — but buyers still aren't biting

What the Fed’s rate hike means for mortgages

Mortgage rates have climbed in recent weeks, putting the squeeze on homebuyers and borrowers. What’s next after the Fed’s big move?

What the Fed’s rate hike means for mortgages

RECAP: How the Fed reached its September decision

Central bank raised rates for the first time in three years

RECAP: How the Fed reached its September decision

Broker warns rate locks may be needed before potential Fed hike

Shelton says this meeting has triggered more urgent conversations than any in the past two years

Broker warns rate locks may be needed before potential Fed hike

More than half of homeowners with credit card debt lose sleep over finances, Newrez finds

A new survey reveals what's really keeping mortgage-holding Americans up at night

More than half of homeowners with credit card debt lose sleep over finances, Newrez finds

Why optionality beats rate in today's jumbo and non-QM lending

Insignia Mortgage co-founder Damon Germanides explains why wholesale flexibility beats rate in complex jumbo and non-QM deals

Why optionality beats rate in today's jumbo and non-QM lending

As GSE uncertainty grows, Figure CEO says his company is ready to fill the void

Figure's Kiavi deal and marketplace growth fueled a record quarter, with volume up 132% year-over-year

As GSE uncertainty grows, Figure CEO says his company is ready to fill the void