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Better appoints Orange Capital founder Daniel Lewis to board of directors
Better Home & Finance Holding Company has appointed Daniel Lewis, founder of Orange Capital, to its board of directors. Lewis brings deep fintech and …
Mortgage affordability improves in June as median payment slips to $2,191
The median monthly mortgage payment on new home purchases dropped to $2,191 in June, marking a slight improvement from May's $2,198. This modest decli…
Hawks Lorie Logan and Beth Hammack run the Fed for now
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady masks a hawkish shift in monetary policy that will ripple through housing and real estate markets.…
Here’s another example of how proprietary loans are driving growth for the reverse mortgage market
Proprietary reverse mortgages powered the sector to $9.65 billion in volume during 2025, while traditional Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) st…
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady in Split Decision as Rebel Faction Presses for Action on Inflation
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting, but the 9-3 vote reveals internal tension over inflation policy. Fed Chairman…
Real estate brokers say rising mortgage rates derail early 2026 housing rebound
Mortgage rates jumped to 6.94% following geopolitical tensions with Iran, climbing from 6.23% in recent weeks. Real estate brokers now project 2026 ho…
Bill Ackman Buys 125 West End Avenue for $260M Brain Research Institute
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Foundation has purchased 125 West End Avenue on Manhattan's Upper West Side for $188 million, marking the first phase of…
Fed Interest Rate Meeting Begins With a Hike on the Table and Another ‘Family Fight’ Over Policy
The Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting opens today with rate hikes back on the table and internal divisions threatening to derail consensus. The …
You Won’t Believe Why Mortgage Rates Are Going Up (Again)
# Mortgage Rates Rise as Economic Signals Shift Mortgage rates have climbed again, but not for the reasons most borrowers assume. The Federal Reserve…
Mortgage rates move closer to 7%, but housing demand holds up ahead of Fed meeting
Mortgage rates crept higher this week, inching toward 7% for 30-year fixed loans across all borrower credit tiers. The climb reflects market anticipat…
Mortgage servicers face higher costs from transfers and regulation
Mortgage servicers are confronting sharply higher operational costs as regulatory demands intensify and industry consolidation forces frequent loan tr…
High rates hit reverse mortgages in a different way
# High Rates Hit Reverse Mortgages in a Different Way Reverse mortgage demand shifts as interest rates remain elevated and economic uncertainty persi…
Housing Week Ahead: Fed Decision, Home Price Data, and Spotlight on Delaware Luxury Market
The Federal Reserve's policy decision dominates this week's housing agenda, with markets watching closely for any shifts in interest rate guidance tha…
Zero-Down Payment FHA Loans Could Be a Game Changer For Renters and Investors Alike, According to a New Report
The Federal Housing Administration could expand access to homeownership by eliminating down payment requirements on FHA loans, according to a new Urba…
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.58% Rate
Mortgage rates climbed this week to their highest levels since summer 2023, with 30-year fixed rates reaching 6.58%. Economists now expect mid-6% rate…
Pay Off Your Mortgage or Reinvest in Real Estate? What Makes More Sense in Today’s Market?
Mortgage payoff versus reinvestment decisions hinge on today's rate environment and investor goals. With mortgage rates holding above 6 percent, the m…
New Fed Chair, Same Inflation Fight: What “Higher for Longer” Really Means for Small Landlords
Kevin Warsh's appointment as Federal Reserve chair brings no relief for small landlords bracing for prolonged high interest rates. The "higher for lon…
Greystone Lends $47M for Long Island Section 8 Housing Complex
Greystone has closed a $46.8 million Fannie Mae-backed loan for Metropolitan Realty Group's acquisition and refinancing of Pine Town Houses, a Section…
Lightstone Capital Refis San Diego Apartments With $34M Loan
Lightstone Capital has closed a $34.25 million bridge loan for Kaya Apartments, a newly completed multifamily project in San Diego's Bankers Hill neig…
Tishman Speyer, Breakthrough Properties Provide $90M Refi for Life Sciences Campus
Gemdale USA has refinanced Aperture Del Mar, a newly opened 538,000-square-foot life sciences campus in San Diego, with $90 million in mezzanine debt …
Nomura Prices Largest Single-Bank SASB CMBS in Two Years
Nomura Securities has closed a $719 million single-asset, single-borrower CMBS deal, marking the largest sole-bank transaction of its kind in nearly t…
New Home Sales Tick Up in June Despite Elevated Mortgage Rates
New home sales rose in June as builders worked through inventory, though median prices fell amid persistent elevated mortgage rates that continue to d…
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