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Despite increased concerns about tariffs and inflation, 55% of Americans feel upbeat about their fiscal future, according to TransUnion.

Housing advocates are cheering the Senate's embrace of expanding Low Income Housing Tax Credits which ensures a volume increase and reduces a key bond threshold test.

An elevated inventory of homes for sale and high mortgage rates sapped the motivation to build as permits issued in May fell to a five-year low

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remains in the same general vicinity since the post-tariff spike, and significant movement isn't expected soon.

The publicly traded company will become privately held as part of the all-cash servicer-lender acquisition, with a $20-per-share payout to common stockholders.

Both purchase and refinance activity declined last week, despite rates falling to a two-month low with market concerns over geopolitical and tariff issues.

Home sellers, no longer required to pay the buyer's representative after major rule changes last year, are still covering the costs as concessions.

The anti-evasion exception introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic provided servicing flexibility to help borrowers struggling for many reasons, ABA said.

None of the economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer predict the Fed will cut rates at this week's meeting, few expect one in July and 41% said after September.

Confidence among US homebuilders fell to the lowest level since December 2022 in June, with potential buyers deterred by high mortgage rates and anxiety about tariffs and the economy. 

Housing permits fell for the fourth consecutive month as builders pull back on construction amid high costs and uncertain demand.

The Mortgage Bankers Association chief thinks the move could fit in with regulatory goals, and it's getting pushback like an earlier version of the concept did.

A survey from Redfin reveals that Americans are unsure about how President Trump's policies will affect home prices.

The average owner experienced a four-figure decline in the first quarter compared to the same period last year even though the negative equity share is low.

The company also made several new executive appointments in 2025 as it aims to turn itself into a national one-stop shop with end-to-end home buying services.

The transaction is the first in what is planned to be a continued series of purchases by the new fund as it continues to raise capital from investors.

Secondary market interest in home equity contracts is drawing new participants, with 2025 securitization activity ahead of last year, industry leaders said.

The House and Senate will need to resolve a slight difference between their versions of the bill before sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature.

A closely watched auction of 30-year Treasuries saw stronger-than-expected demand on Thursday, easing for now worries that investors would shun the US government's longest maturity.

The maximums for attorney costs related to foreclosures, mediation and bankruptcy proceedings have risen, according to the government-sponsored enterprise.