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NRMLA backs New Jersey bill clarifying reverse mortgage rules
The letter was signed by NRMLA President Steve Irwin. “We commend the sponsors for introducing this bill as it provides necessary clarity and common-sense regulatory
Judge blocks key Hometap defenses in Massachusetts HEI lawsuit
The state alleges that Hometap’s flagship home equity investment (HEI) product is an “illegal, deceptive, oppressive and unconscionable mortgage that violates the criminal usury statute.”
The U.S. housing market in 2025: A year of normalization
After housing market cycles defined by extreme shortages, rapid price appreciation and frenetic buyer competition, this year delivered something closer to balance. Inventory climbed meaningfully,
Mortgage applications fall 5% despite rate decline
On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 6% compared with the previous week. The refinance index decreased 6% from the previous week and was 110%
Why did the growth rate of housing inventory drop by half this year?
Weekly housing inventory data Housing inventory is now in its traditional seasonal decline for December, but the inventory growth story, which I was thrilled to
Dwight Schar, founder of NVR Inc., has died
Dwight Schar, the founder and former executive chairman and CEO of NVR Inc., has died, according to posts on LinkedIn. James Honeycutt, managing partner at
Florida property insurance market is rebounding from 2022 low point
Data shows that changes to litigation rules and underwriting practices have contributed to renewed insurer participation and improved financial results. Since the reforms, 18 new
HUD investigating Boston housing policy, alleging discrimination
Accusations also include encouraging banks and real estate developers to focus on those communities, rather than all low-income households, the Washington Post first reported. “As
AFSA reports negative Q3 credit conditions
In contrast, lenders’ outlook for the next six months strengthened sharply and reached its highest level since Q4 2024, with an NII of +20.6. “Against
