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Credit models for mortgages are being overhauled. Here’s what to know
While the changes aim to shake up how risk is measured and presumably lower costs, lenders are concerned that the transition could be complex.
Indianapolis sellers cut prices on majority of homes as inventory builds
Indianapolis housing market sees 56% of homes cut prices as inventory rises and absorption slows, signaling a shift in seller strategy.
Onity’s reverse business turns a profit as margins climb
Onity Group managed to deliver a profit in its reverse mortgage segment in the third quarter of 2025, as higher margins offset lower volumes.
Intercontinental Exchange posts record Q3 earnings
Intercontinental Exchange’s Q3 earnings exceeded expectations, driven by strong performance in mortgage technology and data services.
Fannie Mae cuts 62 jobs under FHFA’s push to streamline operations
Fannie Mae cut 62 jobs on Thursday across its operations, technology, and diversity teams as part of an ongoing strategy imposed by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte to reduce positions not related to the enterprise’s core activities.
Real estate industry chiefs say housing fix starts with mortgage financing reform
Leaders emphasized that drastic times call for drastic measures — and that a generation of homeownership lies in the balance.
Zillow focuses on consumers, agents to fuel future growth
Zillow believes its strong Q3 2025 financial performances is due to its commitment to be the best partner for consumers and agents.
Real estate leaders praise federal housing action, stress first-time buyer help
NextHome co-CEO Keith Robinson and others are happy to see Washington address housing, but say more first-time homebuyers help is needed.
What changes are industry leaders demanding from NAR?
A group of large brokerage leaders says NAR’s current leadership structure lacks outside perspective resulting in increased legal exposure
Rhode Island bans right-to-list agreements
Right-to-list agreements can impose long-term fees or obligations on homeowners — often without clear disclosure or understanding.
CertifID lands $47.5M Series C funding to expand security capabilities
The new capital will be used to expand CertifID’s capabilities in identity verification, transaction monitoring and secure payments.
ALTA’s Good Deeds Foundation donates $10K toward Texas flood relief
The nonprofit charitable organization announced its awarding of a $10,000 emergency grant to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
Senators grill HUD official over absent GSE appraisal data
One day after a HUD task force released its long-awaited report on appraisal bias, U.S. senators pushed staffers for greater data transparency to determine the scope of the problem.
Appraisal bias plan promises barrage of actions in the near term
A long-anticipated federal task force’s report on appraisal bias promises swift administrative actions, but lack of access to data continues to be a challenge, fair housing advocates, trade associations and researchers argued.
The impact of UWM’s appraisal shakeup
UWM vowed to shake up the appraisal by creating its own AMC. We talked to a dozen appraisers to find out how the program is going, and what impact it’s made on the industry.
