🔍🏛️FHFA’s Bill Pulte is being investigated after mortgage fraud referrals The probe stems from a letter sent by a group of Senate Democrats ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

💼💰Backflip closes first securitization, backed by $95M in RTL loans The deal follows the launch of Backflip's asset management subsidiary in mid-November ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

📱⚠️J.D. Power: Mortgage servicers lag in digital experience Less than half of mortgage servicing apps are considered reliable by consumers ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

🏠💡Deephaven Mortgage launches Equity Advantage HELOC Deephaven Mortgage introduces a HELOC with flexible qualification for self-employed borrowers ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

🎓💸Student loan debt is taking a bite out of renters’ credit scores TransUnion: Student loan delinquencies are rising, impacting rental applicants and property managers ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

📉🗺️Louisiana again tops the chart for outbound moves Atlas Van Lines’ 2025 migration study shows US mobility remains low due to high housing costs, with Arkansas and Idaho leading inbound moves ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

📊🚫Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac limit public housing data releases Reduced reporting could hinder analysts’ tracking of consumer sentiment and economic trends ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

🏛️🏠Housing affordability dominates California gubernatorial race Housing affordability remains a top issue as candidates propose faster reforms and more aggressive action ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

🔄📊Bright MLS projects 2026 as reset year, not a rebound Price growth is expected to be stronger supply-challenged markets across the Midwest and Northwest ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping mortgage operations, but many lenders are still struggling to move beyond incremental progress. Rajan Nair, CEO of INDECOMM, breaks down what separates real AI transformation from the hype and how lenders can build trust in automation

💸🚫Pennymac TPO offers temporary relief on credit report fees Company is waiving a $99 fee for loans submitted via POWER+ platform in December ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

🏠🚀Mat Ishbia predicts 2026 housing market surge Ishbia forecasts growth via new mortgage products and improved affordability ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

📑💰NAR 2024 balance sheet shows revenue growth, higher public policy spending NAR’s 2024 Form 990 reveals $360 million revenue, $48 million in public policy spending, and $2.5 million paid to CEO Nykia Wright ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

📊⚠️RMBS performance to hold in 2026, but cracks are forming Moody’s analysts say that higher-leverage loans, ARM growth and eased non-QM underwriting are raising credit concerns ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

📄🏠Mortgage apps, refi activity drop during holiday week ARM share climbs to 8% while FHA, VA, and USDA shares decline ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

🏛️⚠️Coalition challenges HUD on changes to homelessness program The HUD program serves more than 750,000 people experiencing homelessness each year ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

https://t.co/z3wB2jWYwN predicts gradual housing market recovery in 2026 Buyer conditions are expected to improve gradually as mortgage rates ease ➡️Read the full breakdown here:

In this episode of The Wide Moat Show, I sat down with Chris Volk, a pioneer in the net lease REIT industry, long-time CEO, and author of The Value Equation. Chris has been involved in over $20 billion of net lease transactions and has helped build three public net lease REITs,

Coldwell Banker is leaning into a moment when customer expectations are shifting fast. Brands winning today are the ones connecting lifestyle, data and trust. Brandon Newman’s new campaign shows how a trusted institution can modernize without losing its roots. Read the full

⚖️🏠Are mortgage buydowns a lifeline or a risk for new homebuyers? Critics warn that elevated use of mortgage buydowns inflates new home prices and create risk for buyers. Large homebuilders counter that buydowns are the best available tool to boost affordability. ➡️Read the

🏠🏦Mortgage rates expected to hold firm even with another Fed cut on the horizon Mortgage spreads are narrower, keeping rates stable as the housing market enters the slow winter season ➡️Read the full breakdown here: