Site Map for May 2026

Date
Title
29 May 2026
Home purchase lending hits 12-year low
29 May 2026
Investor home purchases sink to lowest level since pandemic freeze
29 May 2026
Companies that say 'I don't want any AI' are at risk of falling behind, executive says
29 May 2026
Fed vice chair rejects rate hike path despite inflation surge
29 May 2026
Appeals court revives Aberdeen cash sweep fight against Wells Fargo servicer LNR
29 May 2026
Maine high court blocks receiver-led home sale before foreclosure judgment
29 May 2026
Developer loses $8 million claim against Oregon city over a missed deadline
29 May 2026
Two Harbors delays CCM vote again as UWMC battle drags into June
28 May 2026
Mortgage rates in the sixes: the new normal?
28 May 2026
Spring nudges US home prices back toward last year's peak
28 May 2026
Mortgage rates tick up as buyer demand quietly builds
28 May 2026
New Fed chair Warsh 'in a bit of a pickle' navigating current market, says chief economist
28 May 2026
New home sales slide to post-spring low amid rate squeeze
28 May 2026
April PCE data signals Fed will hold rates as inflation climbs
28 May 2026
California court rejects nonsignatory firm's bid to force arbitration on boilerplate
27 May 2026
North Carolina developers sue Camden County over flawed moratorium and reversals
27 May 2026
Kiavi wins Ohio foreclosure appeal as borrower's fraud claims fall flat
27 May 2026
Deed theft warning signs every mortgage broker should know
27 May 2026
Hawaii appeals court hands U.S. Bank two foreclosure wins in one day
27 May 2026
Some brokers aren’t holding their breath on Fed cuts despite Warsh arrival
27 May 2026
Property taxes top $3,100 a year as burden grows for mortgaged homeowners
27 May 2026
71% of homeowners say insurance costs are up, and exec warns buyers are being squeezed out
27 May 2026
AI not causing ‘jobs apocalypse’, says OpenAI CEO
27 May 2026
Mortgage rate rebound dims spring affordability gains
27 May 2026
Fed independence under threat, says former central bank executive
27 May 2026
Refinance applications hit lowest share since June 2025 as rates climb
27 May 2026
North Carolina developers sue Camden County over flawed moratorium and reversals
27 May 2026
Kiavi wins Ohio foreclosure appeal as borrower's fraud claims fall flat
27 May 2026
Hawaii appeals court hands U.S. Bank two foreclosure wins in one day
27 May 2026
Indeed sues Stamford landlord over hidden fireproofing defects in office tower
27 May 2026
Maine top court unwinds condo foreclosure over due process failure
27 May 2026
Attorney accuses Freedom Mortgage of botched servicing, $9,588 insurance charge
27 May 2026
Pennsylvania court redraws line between lease and construction contract for developers
26 May 2026
Wells Fargo to write mortgages on ICON 3D-printed homes
26 May 2026
Indeed sues Stamford landlord over hidden fireproofing defects in office tower
26 May 2026
Maine top court unwinds condo foreclosure over due process failure
26 May 2026
As Treasurys plummet again, is rate relief on the way for the summer?
26 May 2026
Maine top court unwinds condo foreclosure over due process failure
26 May 2026
Attorney accuses Freedom Mortgage of botched servicing, $9,588 insurance charge
26 May 2026
Pennsylvania court redraws line between lease and construction contract for developers
26 May 2026
International home demand surges – but not where it used to
26 May 2026
US mortgage delinquency holds steady in April
26 May 2026
MPA weekly poll: What's your biggest challenge as the summer market heats up?
26 May 2026
US home prices rise as Midwest surges and Sunbelt cools
26 May 2026
Inside the broker channel's growth amid industry consolidation
26 May 2026
Top brokers on closing tough deals and building a referral-driven business
26 May 2026
Broker intel: Navigating rate uncertainty and the new Fed era
25 May 2026
The magic number when nearly 60% of recent homebuyers can benefit from refinancing
22 May 2026
Housing authority VP sentenced for mortgage fraud, benefits theft
22 May 2026
Home insurance costs have doubled since 2019 — is relief coming?
22 May 2026
Trump calls for Fed independence as Warsh takes the helm
22 May 2026
Key dates that will define Kevin Warsh's opening months as Fed chair
22 May 2026
Work cut out for Kevin Warsh as he takes control of the Federal Reserve
21 May 2026
NAMB pleased with House passage of housing bill as focus turns to Senate approval
21 May 2026
Hopes of 5%-range mortgage rates in 2026 fading after Freddie Mac latest
21 May 2026
Rate cuts alone won't solve the housing shortage, private lender warns
21 May 2026
Contract signings hit four-year high as sellers reset prices
21 May 2026
Home purchase cancellations plateau as buyer demand picks up in April
21 May 2026
Mortgage rates hit nine-month high
21 May 2026
The Mortgage Market Is Rewarding the Prepared and Punishing the Passive
21 May 2026
Single-family starts slide as builders pull back on new home construction
21 May 2026
Why Canadians are hesitant about investing in US property
20 May 2026
'There are brokers that willfully facilitate this': How can the industry combat deed fraud?
20 May 2026
Mortgage rates hang in the balance as the bond market’s rollercoaster week continues
20 May 2026
Housing bill clears House with near-unanimous vote in rare win
20 May 2026
Growing number of Canadian business leaders developing climate plan: report
20 May 2026
Fed minutes reveal majority back rate hike if inflation persists
20 May 2026
Inventory builds as spring market steadies, but pockets of competition remain fierce
20 May 2026
Two Harbors delays CCM vote as shareholder support falls short
20 May 2026
Why higher oil prices could squeeze commercial real estate next
20 May 2026
Mortgage rate hits seven-week high: MBA
19 May 2026
Don't let the dream become a nightmare: NAMB declares May mortgage fraud awareness month
19 May 2026
VantageScore mortgages are saving borrowers money, but some experts see higher risks
19 May 2026
Political interference in the Fed could backfire, push rates higher: expert
19 May 2026
Alabama court guts U.S. Bank REO sale in wrong-house mortgage servicing blunder
19 May 2026
Down payments hit four-year low as buyers lean on government-backed loans
19 May 2026
The homeownership dream is dying for Gen Z, new data shows
19 May 2026
International lending giant to slash thousands of roles as AI overhaul accelerates
19 May 2026
Pending home sales climb for third straight month
19 May 2026
MPA weekly poll: Where will the 30-year fixed rate land by year's end?
19 May 2026
New home purchase applications slip as rates and uncertainty weigh on buyers
19 May 2026
Monthly Spotlight: Refinance Products
19 May 2026
VA Loan Rethink: Let's put our next generation of Vets on the doorstep of homeownership
18 May 2026
Predatory refinance lending is on the rise. Here's what brokers can do
18 May 2026
Barry Habib says Powell's Fed created the inflation brokers are still fighting
18 May 2026
Analyst: Fed 'likely' to hike rates in July to stabilize bond market
18 May 2026
Florida's housing market posts eighth consecutive month of rising sales
18 May 2026
UWM makes final push to Two Harbors stockholders ahead of crucial vote
18 May 2026
Builder sentiment rises, but the housing market is still hurting
15 May 2026
Pennsylvania appeals court revives lender's bid for foreclosure sale surplus
15 May 2026
Maryland moves to open mortgage loan originator sponsorship to non-bank lenders
15 May 2026
Inflation forecast nearly doubles to 6%, raising pressure on mortgage rates
15 May 2026
Ex-judge and developer face fraud charges over $5m escrow scheme
15 May 2026
New York moves to tax cash home purchases above $1 million
15 May 2026
Foreclosure filings climb as lender repossessions surge in April
15 May 2026
Bad news for mortgage rates as yields hit a year-high
15 May 2026
Ishbia blasts Two Harbors leadership as ‘zero value’ in UWM–CrossCountry fight
15 May 2026
UWM expands Mia AI assistant with Spanish-language capability
15 May 2026
Deutsche Bank splits four foreclosure rulings as timing, evidence bite lenders
15 May 2026
Pennsylvania appeals court revives lender's bid for foreclosure sale surplus
15 May 2026
Investor sues to halt Two Harbors-CrossCountry deal as UWM bids higher
14 May 2026
First-time buyers embrace unconventional routes as affordability pressures mount
14 May 2026
Rocket sues UWM for nearly $100m over alleged nonsolicitation pact violation
14 May 2026
CrossCountry Mortgage adds dividend top-up to Two Harbors deal ahead of crucial vote
14 May 2026
Mortgage rates ease for first time after back-to-back weekly increases
14 May 2026
Explainer: How the new Fed chair could go about cutting interest rates
13 May 2026
Why down payment assistance tools matter more than ever for mortgage brokers
13 May 2026
Commercial real estate enters new cycle, and brokers who adapt will dominate the market
13 May 2026
Homebuyers shake off inflation fears despite hotter CPI print
13 May 2026
Has Warsh just been given a poisoned chalice?
13 May 2026
Montana Supreme Court revives storage-property dispute over ambiguous right of first refusal
13 May 2026
Bond yields hit a new 2026 high, likely pushing up mortgage rates
13 May 2026
Today’s inflation figures are even worse than yesterday’s
13 May 2026
US homes now take nine days longer to sell than a year ago
13 May 2026
The patch surge is coming – and it's an HR problem, not just an IT one
13 May 2026
Two Harbors board rejects UWMC's latest bid as shareholder vote looms
13 May 2026
Homebuyers return as mortgage applications climb despite five-week rate high
12 May 2026
What the latest inflation upsurge means for the mortgage market
12 May 2026
Revealed: The worst housing market in the US
12 May 2026
Mortgage balances hit $13.19 trillion as HELOC demand surges to three-year high
12 May 2026
CRE brokers use AI daily but rarely trust it for deals
12 May 2026
Inflation jumps again, likely pushing back Fed rate cuts
11 May 2026
Wall Street giants push back Fed rate-cut outlook after resilient jobs data
11 May 2026
Fannie Mae sues Houston apartment owners over alleged $47M loan default
11 May 2026
The Intelligence Advantage: How AI is reshaping the American mortgage broker
11 May 2026
Blackstone bets big on homebuilders with new lending platform
11 May 2026
UWM’s Ishbia: Despite current headwinds, rates will drop this year, and brokers will dominate
11 May 2026
UWM ups the ante with new $12.50-per-share Two Harbors bid
11 May 2026
Why a niche specialist strategy can be more lucrative than the digital mayor playbook
11 May 2026
April home sales inch forward as mortgage rates and Iran conflict weigh on market
08 May 2026
Federal court strikes down Trump’s 10% global tariff — what it means for brokers
08 May 2026
Rocket Companies posts record revenue
08 May 2026
Mortgage rates could fall as Treasury yields slip after surprise jobs beat
08 May 2026
CrossCountry Mortgage ups TWO offer to $12 a share in all-cash bid
08 May 2026
April's blockbuster jobs report dims hopes for imminent Fed rate cuts
08 May 2026
Expert analyses: How to navigate the current mortgage rate volatility
08 May 2026
Top originators on building a strong broker/lender relationship
07 May 2026
What it really takes for women to succeed in mortgage, from a 35-year veteran
07 May 2026
Nearly one in three metros posts lowest equity-rich rate since 2021
07 May 2026
Borrowers sue Shellpoint, SLS and Rushmore, blame "stop file" for foreclosure
07 May 2026
Rushmore, Nationstar accused of reviving fees after 2021 mortgage settlement
07 May 2026
Court reverses parts of Florida foreclosure ruling over missing spouse signature
07 May 2026
US Bank loses foreclosure fight after suing a dead borrower
07 May 2026
New York's budget deal introduces new second-home tax targeting luxury market
07 May 2026
Mortgage rates rise for second straight week
07 May 2026
Forget rate cuts — a veteran broker says new Fed chair Warsh will print money instead
07 May 2026
Commercial and multifamily lending surges 52% year-over-year in Q1
07 May 2026
Redfin says its pending home sales just jumped to a four-year high
06 May 2026
What's the 'magic number' that'll get homebuyers off the sidelines?
06 May 2026
Scott calls Powell's decision to stay on a 'significant mistake'
06 May 2026
Iran war darkens mood for US property investors, survey shows
06 May 2026
Research finds AI-triggered layoffs not translating to ROI
06 May 2026
UWM posts second-best Q1 ever
06 May 2026
Mortgage rates hit one-month high as applications fall
05 May 2026
Mortgage education gap may be keeping potential customers away, survey finds
05 May 2026
Bill Dallas: Brokers can win if they stop selling the same thing as everyone else
05 May 2026
Multigenerational homes command 65% price premium
05 May 2026
Home prices hold firm as ‘hibernating’ market tests buyers and lenders
05 May 2026
New home sales climb again – but only because builders keep paying the bill
05 May 2026
As Iran chaos and Fed uncertainty continue, what’s next for US mortgage rates?
05 May 2026
UWMC fires back at Two Harbors board over rejected bid
04 May 2026
US CMBS delinquency rate dips slightly in April even as large loans turn troubled
04 May 2026
Borrower says Mr. Cooper's escrow blunder sent his home to tax sale
04 May 2026
States step into the void with ‘mini-CFPBs’, creating new risks for brokers
04 May 2026
Bond yields climb, raising prospect of renewed pressure on mortgage rates
04 May 2026
How a sneaky refi market lets brokers rescue high-rate, high-debt borrowers
04 May 2026
Backlash grows as almost half of Americans oppose local AI data centers
04 May 2026
Two Harbors board rebuffs sweetened UWM bid, backs CrossCountry deal
04 May 2026
Top ways to help clients protect real estate investments from fraud in 2026
01 May 2026
Spring housing market shows cause for ‘cautious optimism’
01 May 2026
US luxury housing cools as price growth hits five‑year low
01 May 2026
Subprime borrowers still accessing mortgages as delinquency rates rise: TransUnion
01 May 2026
How brokers can win back AI‑wary borrowers without slowing tech adoption
01 May 2026
UWM raises stakes in Two Harbors fight with richer $12-a-share bid
01 May 2026
Fed's Kashkari says 'series' of rate hikes may be needed to tame oil shocks