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- Housing inventory falls as demand picks up November 9, 2025The growth rate of housing inventory has slowed by half, but remains up year over year for a healthier market.
- A 50-year mortgage could double your interest payment November 9, 2025Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal could be a tough sell due to higher interest costs and regulatory limits under current Dodd-Frank rules.
- Trump proposes 50-year mortgage to help affordability November 8, 2025Trump supports 50-year mortgages to lower monthly payments, but longer terms reduce equity and aren't currently allowed under the Dodd-Frank Act.
- Pulte says Fannie, Freddie to remain in conservatorship with IPO plans November 8, 2025FHFA Director Bill Pulte said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will remain in conservatorship while the government plans to sell up to 5% of shares.
- Stewart acquires MCS’s mortgage services business for $330 million November 7, 2025Stewart Information Services Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the mortgage services of property preservation provider Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) for $330 million.
- Opendoor hits reset: The iBuyer goes full founder mode with new CEO November 7, 2025Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian aims to transform the company with faster home buying and AI as he takes the helm
- Exclusive: NFM Lending grows footprint with Homespire Mortgage acquisition November 7, 2025Two Maryland-based retail mortgage lenders struck an M&A deal this week as NFM Lending has agreed to acquire Homespire Mortgage.
- Real, former CFO settle wrongful termination lawsuit November 7, 2025Michelle Ressler and The Real Brokerage have reached a settlement agreement in her wrongful termination lawsuit filed this summer.
- What Realtors really think about working with builders November 7, 2025New research shows Realtors see potential with builders despite frustrations over compensation and communication.
- Longbridge has record quarter for proprietary volume, posts $8.6M profit November 7, 2025Longbridge posted net income of $8.6 million from July through September — down from the $10.7 million profit it achieved in the second quarter but a continuation of a positive trend after its $1 million loss in the first quarter of 2025.
