National Mortgage News, June 4, 2025-Brad FinkelsteinClosed-end home equity loan annual growth outpaced its line of credit cousin in the fourth quarter, increasing 13% above its high point from a …
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Mortgage Rates Ease, but Many House Hunters Still Need Hacks
USA Today, June 5, 2025-Andrea RiquierRates for home loans eased, but as housing remains hard to afford, homebuyers have to be as resourceful as possible.Click here for more (subscription)
How the Secondary Market is Shaping Home Equity Strategies
National Mortgage News, June 4, 2025-Bonnie SinnockNondepository origination of home equity products has been growing as traditional mortgage opportunities have waned, leading to increased reliance on secondary market buyers whose …
Mortgage Rates Fall on ADP Report. Will Jobs Friday Push Rates Even Lower?
HousingWire, June 4, 2025-Logan MohtashamiToday, the ADP jobs report was released, marking the second of four jobs reports we’ll get during this jobs week. The numbers came in significantly weaker …
2025 Hurricane Season Puts 6.4 Million U.S. Homes at Risk of Storm Surge
World Property Journal, June 4, 2025-Michael GerrityNow that the 2025 hurricane season has officially begun, according to NOAA, a new and growing concern is emerging for homeowners along the U.S. …
Forget the Registry. Couples Want Wedding Guests to Help With Their Home Down Payment
USA Today, June 3, 2025-Rachel BarberGetting married and buying a first home: two days representing some of the happiest – and most expensive – days most people ever celebrate.Click here …
These Are the Best Housing Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025
Fox, June 3, 2025-Stephanie WeaverIf you’re looking to buy your first home, you may want to consider these markets.Click here for more
Mortgage Rates Expected to Remain Elevated for Remainder of Year – Survey
MPA, June 3, 2025-Matt SextonWhile home price growth is expected to moderate, interest rates are forecasted to remain higher than previously expected, according to a Reuters survey of property experts …
Home Equity Lending Has Strong Two-Year Runway Ahead
National Mortgage News, June 3, 2025-Brad FinkelsteinThe next 12-to-24 months will be a good time for the home equity lending market because of the conditions affecting the first lien business, …
Where Gen Z Homebuyers Are Heading, And Where They’re Choosing Not To Even Look
National Mortgage Professional, June 3, 2025As Gen Z adults — those aged 18-27 — are making their mark in the housing market, a report from online lending marketplace LendingTree shows …