Jarrod Barry

Small lenders are turning to local sponsorships, social media, education and word-of-mouth to compete with big banks' massive marketing budgets.

With fun downtowns, outdoor recreation, and lesser-known food scenes, these cities offer great options for anyone on the hunt for their first home.

Real estate investor sentiment bounced back from two quarters of decline, but lingering fears around tariffs, interest rates still weigh on many buyers' minds

Between rising home costs and the end of mortgage relief programs, many homeowners are struggling to stay above water, especially in the South and West.

Gen Z and Millennial homeowners also face unexpected expenses after closing, underscoring need for more education on the part of mortgage professionals.

As mortgage rates dip, more homeowners are turning to cash-out refis for quick access to cash, ICE says.

The shake-up comes as the company posted its third straight quarter of losses and seeks to develop new technologies and partnerships while putting behind its tumultuous recent past.

Planet Home embarks on retail branch growth, Aces promotes compliance leaders, rising fintechs add sales executives plus more mortgage moves.

The survey shows that Americans are more confident in their own finances, though most still expect home prices and mortgage rates to rise over the next year.

The mortgage numbers are a welcome boost to a market that has struggled to overcome high costs and prolonged economic uncertainty.