“Rising property taxes and insurance premiums continue to reshape what homeowners experience month to month, and escrow is often where that impact shows up first,” said Katie Brewer, CEO of LERETA. “This... Read more »
HousingWire reports on the quarterly earnings of publicly traded mortgage, real estate and homebuilder companies, offering a glimpse into the financial performance of key players in the housing market. As earnings results... Read more »
If you’ve been hoping for a chance to snag a better mortgage rate, this week might be your moment. As of February 13, 2026, mortgage rates are showing a promising downward trend,... Read more »
If you’re a Texan thinking about buying a home or refinancing in 2026, you’re probably wondering what’s going to happen with mortgage rates. Let me cut straight to the chase: Texas mortgage... Read more »
If you’ve been dreaming of owning your own home, this is fantastic news you won’t want to miss. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has seen a dramatic drop of 78 basis points... Read more »
Rather than leading with product, Drapala urged reverse mortgage originators to start with education, specifically around Social Security claiming strategies, to build trust and uncover housing stability goals. “Social Security is a... Read more »
As of today, February 12, 2026, the mortgage market is offering a welcome breath of stability. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage sits at a promising 5.87%, according to Zillow,... Read more »
If you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates, you’ll be happy to hear that as of February 11, 2026, they’re holding comfortably below the 6% mark. The average 30-year fixed mortgage... Read more »
Total commercial mortgage origination volume is forecasted to increase 27% to $805.5 billion in 2026 from the $633.7 billion expected in 2025, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced at its 2026 Commercial/Multifamily Finance... Read more »
Common myths Longbridge said there are persistent — and false — beliefs that senior homeowners do not retain the title to their home after signing a reverse mortgage agreement. “As with any... Read more »