Upstate New York bucking national housing slowdown
Planned tech development is expected to bring even more buyers to upper New York
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ARM reset wave set to crest in 2027, hit pockets of borrowers
ICE and Optimal Blue data point to a manageable wave of ARM adjustments
Better advances sale of Birmingham Bank to consortium
Better expects pro forma cash to rise to about $140 million if the transaction closes, based on Sept. 30 balances
June Point Lending expands DSCR loans to California
Wholesale non-QM lender now offers DSCR in 19 states
Lease News Today — October 6, 2026
What the latest rate hike means for you and more — today's lease signal.
What the latest rate hike means for you
The Fed lifted the target range by 25 bps to 3.75%–4%, but mortgage rates track long-term yields, not the Fed funds rate
Vishal Garg regains control of Better’s board after receiving 52% shareholder support
A majority of shareholders backed the removal of five directors, including interim CEO Daniel Lewis, with Better finalizing his successor
Freddie Mac reshuffles risk leadership as Hinduja exits, Glessner steps in
Anil Hinduja’s employment with Freddie Mac ended Oct. 1
Fathom, Bed Bath and Beyond terminate merger
Companies cite share price valuations; Neighborhood keeps tZERO and other digital asset holdings
Fathom and Bed Bath & Beyond parent scrap merger deal
The companies said in a news release Monday that their respective boards had mutually agreed to terminate the transaction.
Reffkin takes aim at CRMLS as Compass escalates MLS fight
Reffkin cites past CRMLS forms, while CRMLS cites transparency and cooperation
Better ends fight over Garg-led bid to oust directors, restore his leadership
A special committee is ending the challenge to a preliminary report from an independent inspection
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Vishal Garg lays out Better 2.0 plan during shareholder call
Daniel Lewis was removed as interim CEO effective Oct. 5, per an SEC filing
Seniors aren’t keeping up with their credit card debt. Reverse mortgages can help
As credit card and HELOC balances grow, reverse mortgages and their voluntary payment structures should be considered
Timberline Homes buy will push Champion deeper into retail
The Timberline Homes acquisition, Champion Homes' third acquisition since 2025, signals a growing emphasis on direct-to-consumer sales
CRMLS went on offense against Compass. Will other MLSs follow?
Industry leaders weigh in as CRMLS seeks to stop Compass from challenging MLS rules in court
Upstate New York bucking national housing slowdown
Planned tech development is expected to bring even more buyers to upper New York
UWM moves to dual-score model, auto-selects best result
Lender will obtain both FICO and VantageScore on every credit pull
Rocket Mortgage names Nicole Beattie chief servicing officer
Move comes as Rocket’s servicing book tops $2 trillion and 9.1 million loans
ARM reset wave set to crest in 2027, hit pockets of borrowers
ICE and Optimal Blue data point to a manageable wave of ARM adjustments
Will mortgage rates nearing 8% force lenders to make cuts or close their doors?
HousingWire Data shows the 30-year conforming average at 7.63%, up 31 bps in two weeks, while FHA rates rose 59 bps
Cold call cost-per-deal benchmarks are leaving out most of the math
Programs should be evaluated on cost per close, not just salary and dialer fees
