Existing-Home Sales Hit 16-Year Low, More Declines May Be Ahead

October sales plunged 5.5% as high mortgage rates sidelined buyers, with economists warning the slowdown could extend into November and December closings

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BOXABL Looks to Add Mortgage Lending to Its Homebuilding Business

The modular home manufacturer is pursuing a joint venture with OneTrust parent Warp Speed Holdings, targeting a 2027 launch

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Better's Purchase Lending Push Tops $266M in Recent Team Additions

Two more purchase-heavy teams join NEO Home Loans as Better courts experienced LOs with tech and lead gen

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Can AI Make Smaller Mortgage Loans Profitable?

Angel AI CEO says automation has cut core loan processing costs to as little as $125, potentially making smaller, more complex mortgages economically viable for lenders

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Homeownership Is Increasingly Elusive for Gen Z

CHLA calls for changes to condo financing, manufactured housing loans, and down payment assistance to revive the first-time homebuyer market

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Nov 12, 2026
HUD Renews Social Security Data-Sharing Framework for FHA Loans

The 18-month agreement takes effect Dec. 3 and covers identity verification for borrowers and non-borrowing spouses, including responses when identifying information fails to match federal records

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Nov 12, 2026
Newrez Expands Into Personal Loans, Deepening Ties With Upgrade

The launch builds on a $1.5 billion loan investment relationship between parent Rithm Capital and Upgrade, extending Newrez's push beyond traditional mortgage lending

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ALTA Opens Title Standards to AI for First Time

Land title association's agreement with Orbital gives AI access to official forms and survey standards

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Rate Recruits $85M CrossCountry Team Through P&L Branch Model

Detroit-area team brings Non-QM expertise as Rate expands its push for established producers

People On The Move
Nov 12, 2026
Income Calculation Errors Drive Mortgage Quality Concerns

An ACES Quality Management report finds that critical mortgage defects declined in the second quarter, even as income calculation errors, borrower eligibility issues, and appraisal findings increased

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Nov 12, 2026
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California Approves $25B Homebuyer Loan Program, Targeting New Construction

Proposition 37 could open new purchase lending opportunities, but financing costs and borrower qualification will determine its reach

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DSCR Lending Keeps Gaining Ground as Investor Purchases Slow

As investor purchases decline, DSCR loans capture a growing share of Non-QM lending, creating opportunities for brokers who understand the differences between lender programs

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Even at 6%, Mortgage Rates May Not Be Enough to Unlock Home Sales

New Realtor.com analysis finds that moving would still increase the typical homeowner's mortgage payment by nearly 62%

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loanDepot CEO Acknowledges Cost Challenge As Q3 Loss Widens to $29M

Anthony Hsieh says the lender's cost structure was built for higher volumes as loanDepot expands home equity lending, reduces debt, and targets profitability in 2027

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VA Lending Gains Market Share, but $41 Billion in Potential Volume Goes Untapped

Veterans United estimates more than 83,000 additional VA loans could have been originated in 2025

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Newrez Executive: VA Lending Barriers Go Beyond Guidelines

Newrez's Brittany Boccher says qualified veterans are being directed toward conventional financing, costing originators opportunities to serve borrowers who may benefit from VA loans

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Certainty Home Lending Adds Tom Sherman as SVP in Texas

The 29-year mortgage veteran joins the Rate subsidiary to serve borrowers across Dallas-Fort Worth and East Texas

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Nov 11, 2026
Younger Borrowers Want More Personal Guidance Despite Digital Gains

Nearly half say their lender representative should have been more involved, while fewer borrowers overall receive same-day answers, JD Power finds

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