Lease News Today — July 17, 2026
loanDepot asks judge to toss West Capital Lending complaint and more — today's lease signal.
The mortgage and real estate industries continue to navigate challenges and opportunities in 2026. Lenders are dealing with increased stress, particularly in FHA and VA mortgages, which has contributed to a 21% climb in foreclosures in the first half of the year. This trend is unfolding as housing costs remain high, affecting not only current homeowners but also prospective buyers, especially first-timers who are facing a squeeze in the market.
In response to these challenges, industry players are exploring new strategies and solutions. For instance, the Community Home Lenders Association is suggesting that the FHA could incentivize lenders to offer small mortgages under $100,000. Meanwhile, companies like loanDepot are addressing legal concerns, with the lender recently asking a judge to dismiss a complaint filed by West Capital Lending. On a positive note, certain sectors like HECM endorsements saw significant gains in April, with Atlantic Avenue posting a 25% monthly increase. These developments reflect the dynamic nature of the real estate and mortgage landscape, as professionals and organizations adapt and innovate in response to evolving market conditions.
Today's signal:
• loanDepot asks judge to toss West Capital Lending complaint (housingwire.com)
• Atlantic Avenue posts 25% monthly gain, leads HECM broker endorsements in April (housingwire.com)
• Foreclosures climb 21% in first half of 2026, pushed by higher stress in FHA, VA mortgages (housingwire.com)
• Housing costs, delayed marriage and the first-time buyer squeeze (housingwire.com)
• CHLA suggests FHA could pay lenders for small mortgages under $100K (housingwire.com)
• What REMAX’s Chris Lim wants to build at the American Real Estate Association (housingwire.com)