Wall Street Journal, Jan. 15, 2026-Katherine ClarkeBaby boomers and older Americans have spent decades amassing one of the largest concentrations of private wealth in history. Now, that wealth is starting …
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Real Estate Investors Account for 34% of Home Sales in Q3 2025
HousingWire, Jan. 15, 2026-Sarah WolakReal estate investors bought more than 34% of all single-family homes sold in the third quarter of 2025, the highest share in five years, according to …
Rocket, Mr. Cooper Team-Up Becomes Top GSE Seller
Inside Mortgage Finance, January 12, 2026-Dennis HollierThe combined entity of Rocket and Mr. Cooper overtook UWM for GSE loan sales in 2025.Click here for more (subscription)
FHA Usage Will Continue to Outgrow Private MI in 2026
National Mortgage News, Jan. 9, 2025-Brad FinkelsteinInsurance-in-force growth at the government-run Federal Housing Administration will continue to outpace its private counterparts going forward because of the current state of the …
Bridge Financing Isn’t the Only Way to Buy a Home on Contingency
Orange County (California) Register, Jan. 9, 2026-Jeff Lazerson Buyers caught up in contingent sales sometimes miss out on opportunities, however. This is because they need to quickly sell their own …
A Year After the LA Wildfire Disaster, Key Numbers Show How it Unfolded and the Toll Left Behind
Associated Press, Jan 6, 2026A year after twin infernos tore across opposite ends of Los Angeles County, the scars are still visible. Thousands of homes were reduced to rubble, with …
Essentials for Executives and Board Members: Module V: Mortgage Servicing Rights–May 1
Click here for more MBA is proud to offer a comprehensive training series designed to equip your Board members and senior executives with the insight and confidence to lead effectively …
Decoding Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty: Key Insights from J.D. Power’s Latest Mortgage Studies: Jan. 21
Click here for more About the Event This webinar examines critical findings from J.D. Power’s latest mortgage origination and servicing studies, revealing why traditional customer acquisition and retention strategies are …
Fed Inches Toward Neutral, Leaving Mortgage Rate Path in Focus
MPA, Jan. 5, 2025-Liezel OnceThe Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting campaign in late 2025 and early 2026 appears to be nearing a pause, with two regional presidents signaling that borrowing costs might …
MI, Title Firms Positioned Well for 2026’s Challenges: Fitch
National Mortgage News, Jan. 2, 2026-Brad FinkelsteinThe nation’s private mortgage insurers are adequately capitalized to deal with the housing market’s challenges during 2026, so on balance they have a neutral …