Stockton Mortgage elevates founder David Stockton to CEO, names new president

Anthony Whiteside becomes president, while Scott Bristol joins as EVP of national sales

The promise and risk of AI in mortgage lending and secondary markets

SitusAMC’s Julia Curran explains why mortgage AI requires rigorous testing, subject-matter expertise and human oversight to deliver efficiency without introducing new risk

The ROAD to Housing Act: The latest milestone in the history of American public housing

With 860,000 public housing units remaining, Congress locks in RAD authorization and extends its reach as investment totals $28.4 billion

You may not just have one credit score

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now allow VantageScore 4.0 as an alternative to Classic FICO for eligible loans

Judge denies Zillow’s motion to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

Court cites 35%-40% referral fees and claims of 60% audience share in denying Zillow’s motion to dismiss

The ‘choice market’ arrives as sellers face growing price pressure

Austin, Houston buyers gain choices as sellers cut prices

New homes still cost less than resales in many U.S. markets

Zillow reports that new homes in July sold at $205 per square foot, compared with $212 for existing homes

Signature Homes thinks 100-day builds can win in a smaller market

Builder expects 530 closings and $430 million revenue in 2026, with 304 net orders in the first half

FHFA says Fannie, Freddie will use one LLPA grid for FICO and VantageScore

Change follows lender feedback after VantageScore 4.0 was approved for eligible conventional loans earlier this month

NRMLA says it will keep pushing for HECM insurance changes after remarks by Ginnie Mae president

NRMLA President Steve Irwin said the trade group will continue to lobby HUD, FHA on lowering the upfront mortgage insurance premium for federally insured reverse mortgages

Home prices up 1.9% annually in July — energy, fuel costs loom

Seattle recorded the largest annual decline for the second consecutive month

The brokerage operating model has reached its limits

Growth often adds staff, but more roles can increase coordination work and errors

Why connected data matters after the home is built

With 65% of Americans owning a smart device, post-close data gaps are becoming a servicing and risk issue

Are 9% mortgage rates possible?

Without a 10-year move above 6% and the spreads widening, the math does not support 9% — even with a hawkish Fed

From policy to a path forward

California MBA CEO Paul Gigliotti explains how collaboration can turn disaster recovery policy into clearer resources and real paths forward for homeowners.

Is technology changing the economics?

AI is reshaping mortgage economics, but lowering the cost to originate requires disciplined processes, measurable ROI and accountability across the organization.

UWM’s Mat Ishbia backs VantageScore 4.0, says Underwriting+ results are ‘off the charts’

At last week’s AIME Fuse event, Ishbia also shared his thoughts on UWM’s new Underwriter+ program

Lennar’s “home within a home” targets multigenerational demand

A survey from Sotheby's International Realty suggests that buyers are willing to pay a premium for multigenerational homes

Sitzer settlement survives another challenge as attorneys fight over $120M commission fund

Objectors March and Friedman lost rehearing requests, Gibson rehearing petition remains pending

Can a $100M homebuilder build his own operating system with AI?

Alex Akel says he spent 1,600 to 1,800 hours building an integrated platform spanning sales to field operations