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Optimal Blue July 2025 data shows record-high non-QM share
The July 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report found cooling purchase demand, rising refis and record non-QM lending.
Tariff impacts on inflation remain ‘spotty’ as Fed considers September move
Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year over year in July, matching June’s pace. On a monthly basis, inflation increased 0.2%, down from 0.3% in June.
Credit availability rose slightly in July, driven by ARM loans
The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) increased by 0.2% to 103.9 in July, indicative of loosening credit.
Where reverse mortgage securities issuers stand in Q1 2025
The Q1 2025 HMBS issuer rankings fluctuated slightly year over year, according to New View Advisors based on public data and private sources.
UWM: We are prevailing in ‘Ultimatum’ litigation
UWM’s latest win came yesterday when Judge Laurie Michelson denied AML’s motion to dismiss UWM’s amended complaint.
Zillow’s lucrative—but challenging—path to mortgage glory
Zillow has a pathway to build a $20 billion a year purchase lender. But competitive threats are stronger than ever, and building a mortgage biz ain’t easy.
Covius, FoxyAI partner on AI-driven property valuations
The collaboration will provide users with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven insights, including condition-adjusted property valuations and projected returns on renovations.
Atlas Real Estate taps Eric Thorsen as chief investment officer
Thorsen has been with Atlas for more than a decade. He has served as vice president of institutional acquisitions for the past six years and started with the company in 2012 as an acquisitions specialist.
Report warns that percentage-based agent commissions could harm consumers
The Consumer Policy Center suggests that percentage-based real estate agent commissions can financially harm home buyers and sellers.
