Where mortgage rates are headed in 2026, according to 21 experts
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EC World Reit loses appeal over unauthorised mortgage of key Hangzhou property; manager to seek re-trial
The manager says the legal defeat will not require further adjustments to financial statements The manager of EC World Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) on Wednesday (Feb 4) said that…
Trump housing finance chief OKs more mortgage spending and adds risk for government-backed lenders
President Trump's federal housing finance director, Bill Pulte, quietly granted government-backed lenders the authority to nearly double a $200 billion bond purchase that Trump ordered to…
Hao Mart and owner sue OG over Good Class Bungalow mortgage, claiming S$57.5 million
This is the second court case that involves OG and Hao Mart, arising from the lease of the Taste Orchard premises Supermarket operator Hao Mart, its owner and his wife have filed a lawsuit…
Long-term mortgage rate drops to lowest point in more than 3 years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate eased to 6.06% this week, down from 6.16% last…
Bilt 2.0’s low-interest premium card takes on Chase Sapphire Reserve—with mortgage and rent rewards
As Americans struggle with an affordability crisis—high inflation and an even higher cost of living, especially when it comes to housing—Bilt is launching three new, low-interest credit…
The mortgage industry just crossed a line it’s avoided for years
If you’re crypto-rich and cash-poor, you might still have a shot at securing a home loan without having to sell off your assets. Starting next month, mortgage lender Newrez will let…
Housing market affordability is so strained that Trump directs Fannie and Freddie to buy $200B mortgage bonds
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that government sponsored…
Trump moves to address housing costs by ordering feds to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
In a move he says will lower monthly mortgage costs and put more money in homeowners' pockets, President Trump has directed the federal government to purchase $200 billion in mortgage…
Long-term mortgage rate ticks up slightly to 6.16%
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week to just above its 2025 low. The average long-term mortgage rate rose to 6.16%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.…
Long-term mortgage rate hits 6.22%, hovering near its low for the year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year. The uptick brings the average long-term mortgage rate…
Federal Housing Administration ban shifts non-permanent resident mortgage locks from boom to bust
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Earlier in the spring, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)…
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged…
Judge Boasberg assigned Eric Swalwell's lawsuit challenging mortgage fraud case against him
Judge James Boasberg, who has stood out as one of President Trump's chief judicial adversaries, is overseeing Rep. Eric Swalwell's lawsuit challenging allegations he committed mortgage…
BofA Tower gets Chicago’s biggest mortgage bond deal since Covid
A mortgage loan for Chicago’s Bank of America (BOA) Tower is being refinanced with US$700 million in bonds, a rare bright spot for the city’s beaten-down real estate market, according to…
Justice Department is examining handling of mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff
The Justice Department is examining the handling of the mortgage fraud investigation into Sen. Adam Schiff, including the potential involvement of people who claimed to be acting at the…
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces mortgage fraud probe by DOJ
Rep. Eric Swalwell has been referred to the Justice Department for a federal criminal probe on allegations of mortgage and tax fraud. Source link
Australia's big four banks move to bypass mortgage brokers as profits squeezed
They are looking to offset pressure on profit margins from lower interest rates, higher costs and intensifying competition Australia’s biggest banks are ramping up efforts to reduce their…
Don’t Bet the House on the 50-Year Mortgage
President Trump’s proposed reform would be a terrible deal for homebuyers and taxpayers alike. Source link
The 50-Year Mortgage Would Make Things Worse for Gen Z
This is not the answer to the housing crisis. Source link
Critics slam door on Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal
President Trump's proposal to allow homebuyers to take out 50-year mortgages is getting trashed by finance and business experts and has left his Republican allies fuming that he was rushed…
U.S. mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22% after four weeks of declines
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after falling to its lowest level in more than a year last week. The average long-term mortgage rate…
Housing affordability is so stretched that D.R. Horton is leaning even harder on 3.99% mortgage rate buydowns
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. D.R. Horton, America’s largest homebuilder, is doubling down on mortgage…
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges accusing her of lying on mortgage papers to secure favorable loan terms in a case pushed by…