The Fed rate hike countdown is no longer a vague macro story. The FOMC’s two-day meeting started Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and the policy decision lands Wednesday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m.... Read more »
Many Americans are struggling to make ends meet these days. While buying a home continues to seem out of reach, affording the home you already own is also becoming an increasing burden.... Read more »
The spring homebuying season kicked off with a monthly jump in purchase mortgage locks despite rising interest rates. Rate lock volume rose 5% from January to February due to a notable 8.3%... Read more »
Affordability headwinds continued in the mortgage industry with mortgage rate lock volume remaining virtually flat in October. Both purchase and refinance volumes continued to wane in the face of the highest mortgage... Read more »
Texas-headquartered lender and servicer Mr. Cooper pointed to a cybersecurity incident that forced the company to lock down certain technology systems including access to its online payment portal. “On October 31, Mr.... Read more »