FHA reiterates loss-mitigation options as Helene devastation continues

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Tuesday issued an informational notice to mortgage lenders in which it reiterates various loss-mitigation options afforded to companies and borrowers who are engaged in FHA lending programs in presidentially declared major disaster areas (PDMDAs).The guida

September jobs report could be the next ‘bat signal’ for stagnant mortgage rates

The U.S. jobs report for September is set to be released Friday, and it could prove to be a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve as it determines how to shape monetary policy moving forward. The past three months have included underwhelming data in the labor market. In August, nonfarm payrolls exp

Startup Rayse is ‘pushing back’ on the NAR settlement by launching an agent communication platform

The role and value of real estate agents has come under scrutiny since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settled a bevy of antitrust lawsuits related to offers of agent compensation on Realtor-owned multiple listing services (MLSs).While it’s unclear exactly how home buyers and sellers are

This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For

After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move.