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Lower inflation doesn't equate to lower prices, and costs of living may still be higher than pre-pandemic, especially rents. But the varying cooldown could help.

Vice President Kamala Harris sought to outline proposals on housing and a child tax credit, while former President Donald Trump highlighted an aggressive tariff plan.

Mark McArdle advised attendees to remain cautious about the reasons behind implementation of artificial intelligence.

In trading ahead of the debate, Treasuries rallied as oil tumbled and after U.S. bank regulators released revised details on proposed bank-capital rule changes.

The seventh annual survey seeks to identify and celebrate the best employers in the industry.

Leaders from Mr. Cooper, Better, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the FHFA and more gathered at the National Mortgage News Digital Mortgage Conference to discuss key strategies for the lower rate environment most expect is ahead.

The nonbank mortgage originators with the biggest fluctuation in funded loans between 2022 and 2023 saw an average change of 139.08%.

Ziggy Jonsson, SVP of engineering at Better, talks about the shop's technology and what the future holds for AI innovation.

Subsidies for first-time homebuyers, such as the one proposed by Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris, will only stoke demand and exacerbate the crisis, writes the chairman of Whalen Global Advisors.

Prophecies about a wave of bank failures caused by sickly CRE loans haven't yet come true. But there are still plenty of caution signs in a saga that will take years to play out.

The Republican presidential nominee laid out his economic platform during a speech at the Economic Club of New York.

Cybersecurity incidents at vendors often expose their business partners to significant risk. What are the threats lenders face, and how can they strengthen their defenses?

The top five mortgage originators had an average of 162,666 originations last year according to Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.

In August's roundup of top mortgage news: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sides with plaintiffs against Mr. Cooper in alleged "junk fee" lawsuit, updates to 203(k) and more.

Home Loan bank executives said Congress would have to pass a law for the system to increase its affordable housing contribution above 10% of earnings.

While lower rates have piqued borrower interest, most are waiting for some key events to pass before buying or refinancing, originators said.

Middle-income homeowners are feeling the pressure of rising property prices, but aid efforts from federal agencies are stepping in to create new funding sources and provide additional support.

The top metro saw a 106.9% increase in value of new residential housing units between Q4 2022 and Q4 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris' pledge to deliver 3 million homes has drawn applause from homebuilders, lenders and affordability advocates, but experts are uncertain how her administration would pull it off.

The industry would benefit from a measured approach that eventually builds in-house expertise without overreliance on vendors, experts said.