MBA’s Broeksmit on Trump orders, AI and mortgage affordability

MBA’s Broeksmit on Trump orders, AI and mortgage affordability

“I’m not saying we lack affordable supply. I’m just saying we don’t lack supply because, if you can’t build it at an affordable price, then there’s no demand, and people are reasonable... Read more »
Opendoor’s cheap mortgage rates spark sustainability debate

Opendoor’s cheap mortgage rates spark sustainability debate

iBuyer Opendoor’s recently launched mortgage product — which promises below-market interest rates after the company removed its markup — has sparked debate across the industry about who absorbs the cost and whether... Read more »
Trump executive orders target housing supply and mortgage credit

Trump executive orders target housing supply and mortgage credit

Lowering barriers to building The first order, “Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Home Construction,” directs agencies to scrutinize various environmental protection laws that may be leading to a reduction in new-home construction... Read more »
The senior housing bottleneck is a mortgage market issue hiding in plain sight

The senior housing bottleneck is a mortgage market issue hiding in plain sight

For years, the housing industry anticipated that the aging demographic would steadily release inventory into the resale market. Instead, many older homeowners are remaining in place longer than expected — and the... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Steeply by 54 Basis Points

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Steeply by 54 Basis Points

If you’ve been dreaming of owning a home or looking to refinance your current mortgage, I’ve got some welcome news for you. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has gone down by... Read more »
30‑Year Fixed Rises to 6.02%, 15-Year at 5.46%

30‑Year Fixed Rises to 6.02%, 15-Year at 5.46%

If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage, keeping an eye on today’s mortgage rates is crucial. As of March 12, 2026, the numbers show a slight tick... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Drop Unlocking 5.5 Million More Households in 2026

Mortgage Rates Drop Unlocking 5.5 Million More Households in 2026

A cool 6% for your mortgage might sound like just a number, but right now, it’s opening doors to homeownership for millions of Americans who previously felt locked out. This drop in... Read more »
30‑Year Fixed Rises to 6.02%, 15-Year at 5.46%

30‑Year Fixed Dips Below 6%, Inflation Concerns Persist

As of today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, mortgage rates are showing a bit of movement, but the big news is that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has nudged back under the 6%... Read more »
CrossCountry Mortgage launches dedicated homebuilder division

CrossCountry Mortgage launches dedicated homebuilder division

“For the third year in a row, we’re the number one retail mortgage lender because we stay focused on one thing — giving buyers more ways to get to the closing table,”... Read more »
Radian shuts down mortgage conduit after divestiture process

Radian shuts down mortgage conduit after divestiture process

Iyer said the company is working with customers to support a “smooth and thoughtful conclusion” to the wind-down. The move follows Radian’s September 2025 disclosure that it planned to divest its “all... Read more »