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Powell sends mortgage rates higher as he questions December cut
Mortgage rates rose by 14 basis points after the Fed cut rates, as Powell’s hawkish tone pushed back on December rate cut expectations.
ALTA’s David Townsend on housing affordability and title insurance regulations
Townsend said his agenda will include efforts to expand housing access, halt right-to-list agreements and oppose title waivers.
Scroll, swipe, sold: Klipster app brings the TikTok effect to real estate
The platform is designed for what the company describes as a “content-first” home shopping experience, targeting Millennials and Gen Z.
Experian makes VantageScore 4.0 free for mortgage lenders
Experian announced on Tuesday that it will offer VantageScore 4.0 for free to its mortgage clients in an effort to accelerate adoption.
Xactus launches first borrower mortgage intent index
The index, updated daily, offers lenders and economists early insights into mortgage demand built from millions of credit pull transactions.
Zillow and Housing Connector help 10,000 people find homes
What began in 2019 as a local solution in Seattle has evolved into a national model for unlocking private-market housing.
Foreclosure activity edges higher in Q3 2025
The report shows 101,513 properties with foreclosure filings between July and September, up less than 1% from the previous quarter.
Jason Mitchell Group, Roam team up
The Jason Mitchell Group announced a partnership with Roam, giving its agents access to Roam’s home search platform.
The future of mortgage closings
“It’s not insurmountable to get permanent RON laws passed over the next few years by states that haven’t done so. But there’s got to be a will to make it all happen,” said Bill Anderson, vice president of government affairs for the National Notary Association in Chatsworth, Calif. HW+ Premium Content
What’s next for eClosings/RON? – Sponsored by DocMagic
As more states make RON technology a legal option, the industry embarks on widespread efforts to implement technology. Watch this HousingWire Spring Summit on-demand session now to learn more.
The title insurance arms race heats up
Over the past year, M&A activity has picked up in title and escrow as many title companies expand their presence and others exit the industry. A deeper look explains why. HW+ Premium Content
