Reverse mortgage leaders on alleviating sales and referral pain points
Industry veterans Dan Hultquist, John Luddy and Scott Harmes were joined by financial adviser Ryan Ponsford in a NRMLA panel discussion
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Better cuts managers, leans on AI after posting Q3 loss
Company reported a net loss of $36.5 million in the third quarter
loanDepot’s Q3 loss grows while it chases 2027 break-even
Founder and CEO Anthony Hsieh signaled break-even "by first half or mid next year"
The affordable housing we save is as important as the affordable housing we build
ANHD estimates replacing 63,700 distressed subsidized units could require $10.2 billion to $26.8 billion in public subsidies
Mortgage firms add sales leadership and expand lending teams
Recent moves include a new national sales director at NEXA Lending, mortgage team additions at New American Funding, Better and Carter Bank, and a MISMO appointment for Down Payment Resource
Longbridge profits drop even as Ellington’s earnings indicate resilience to higher rates
Longbridge net income dropped to $12.5M as origination margins narrowed, but the company had a record September for proprietary loan submissions
HECM broker rankings for August stay steady as shift to proprietary products rolls on
Broker endorsements show little movement in the HECM market, but a new tech offering and potentially lower rates could provide a boost
Mortgage applications down 1.2% as ARM share rises
ARM share rose to 11.4% while purchase applications fell 4% during the past week
The concessions field problem that breaks pay-for-listing data models
When concessions can be answered without a numeric amount, contribution credits reward volume over evidence
Real estate is moving toward more data privacy. Appraisers say UAD 3.6 is moving the other way
Certification 25 expands who can store, analyze, and distribute appraisal report data, including interior photos
7 ways to breathe new life into a listing that isn’t selling
Don’t jump straight to a price cut when you have a listing not selling. These seven strategies refresh your marketing and put it in front of new buyers.
What real estate agents should watch on Election Day, per NAHB
NAHB’s Ken Wingert on housing and the midterms, from state ballot measures and the ROAD to Housing Act to tariffs, labor and mortgage rates.
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Why the next Fed decision should not impact your house purchase
Freddie Mac put the 30-year fixed average at 7.24% on Oct. 29, and the Fed held 3.75% to 4% on Oct. 28
What pricing and execution inefficiency really costs mortgage lenders
The hidden cost of standing still may exceed the cost of change
Why the 2026 fake foreclosure crisis never happened
The New York Fed's Household Debt and Credit Report for Q3 shows how far off the predictions were
Education, not operations, are holding back reverse for purchase deals
Panelists at NRMLA Annual detailed ways to get referral partners on board and avoid all-cash transactions
Housing demand shows signs of stabilizing. Does your market?
New pending listings rose 20% in one Florida metro area, but neighboring cities tell different stories. Here's how to spot the signals that matter in your market.
A Veterans Day reflection for building leaders and the work ahead
We highlight two Texas families promised mortgage-free homes and frame affordability progress as an industry leadership test
Homebuilders and their partners team up to salute our veterans
Veterans Day initiatives include discounts for military families, mortgage-free home donations and workforce development
Winning in a buyer’s market
Three practical strategies agents and lenders can use to help hesitant homebuyers capitalize on today's shifting conditions
If you own the asset, you should own the project data
A durable record of budgets, decisions, RFIs and as-builts supports operations, refinancing and AI use
A military spouse’s advice for serving veteran homebuyers
55% of veteran homebuyers used VA financing in 2025, and eligibility is not limited to one use
