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| Mar 11, 2026 | New Research Challenges the "Great Wealth Transfer" Narrative, Warns of Systemic Asset Value Erosion as Baby Boomers Exit the Economy | ROLE Advisory white paper introduces the "Boomer Asset Mirage" framework, arguing that trillions in projected boomer wealth may quietly evaporate before reaching younger generations
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| Feb 20, 2026 | Do Mobile Homes Appreciate in Value in California? | Share
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Many people wonder, “Do Mobile Homes Appreciate in Value in California?” You may be worried that mobile homes lose value over time, but recent data shows their values jumped 58.34% from 2018 to 2023.
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| Feb 11, 2026 | FHA mortgage demand rises as borrowers face affordability challenges | The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $832,750 or less, remained unchanged at 6.21%
Mortgage rates were 74 basis points higher a year ago.
Mortgage rates for conventional loans di... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | NAMB urges FHA to end lifetime mortgage insurance rule | The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) is urging the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to end its “life of loan” mortgage insurance rule and let borrowers cancel premiums once they’ve paid down their loan to 78% of their hom... |
| Jul 10, 2024 |
HUD posts updated servicing defect taxonomy for stakeholder review | The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday posted an updated draft of its proposed defect taxonomy for servicing Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan reviews.
The revised policy will “provide clear guidance... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | AtHome Colorado | College home buying starts now – Part 2 | Rental roommate income
One option is to buy a 1-bedroom condo for your student to live in alone. However, a 2-bedroom unit will allow for a roommate, and the rent from the roommate can supplement the mortgage payment. If a 3-bedroom unit or... |
| Jun 14, 2024 |
HUD expands housing counseling support for Native American tribes | The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday announced a final rule designed to expand support for housing counseling services within Native American tribal communities.
In a new final rule published in the Federal R... |
| Jun 13, 2024 |
Rate-and-term refi locks jump 25.6% in May: Optimal Blue | Rate-and-term refinances rose 25.6% in May as mortgage rates trended down, according to a new report by Optimal Blue. The spike was a response to a modest drop in the 30-year conforming mortgage rate, which dropped to 6.8% on May 15 but ult... |
| Jun 5, 2024 |
HUD launches manufactured home community loan program | The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured housing under a loan program sponsored by the Federal Hou... |
| May 24, 2024 |
The impact of student loans on buying a home | Most Americans still view homeownership as a key to building wealth, but for many, that piece of the American dream is on hold or out of reach thanks to the heavy burden of student debt.
In fact, according to a recent study, millennials cur... |
| May 24, 2024 |
HUD announces relief for Texas disaster victims | The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week that it is extending a 90-day foreclosure moratorium for all Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured mortgages to the federal disaster area in Texas stemmin... |
| May 24, 2024 | The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Mortgage Broker in Houston | Share
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When you’re on the hunt for a new home in Houston, navigating the mortgage landscape can feel like walking through a maze. That’s where a mortgage broker comes into play. But what exactly is a mort... |
| May 14, 2024 |
Republican senator takes aim at Biden’s housing policies | While the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) exists to facilitate the needs that Americans have for housing — needs that are challenged by affordability, inventory, mortgage rates and more — recent policies of the Biden ... |
| Apr 23, 2024 |
HUD announces final rule to protect against flood risk | The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Monday that it published a final rule, the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS), in the Federal Register.
The rule is designed to “help communities prepare for a... |
| Apr 10, 2024 |
FAR parent updates investors on AAG integration, business performance | Finance of America Companies (FOA), parent company of industry-leading reverse mortgage lender Finance of America Reverse (FAR), released a new “investor update” this week to update shareholders and other stakeholders on different elements ... |
| Apr 9, 2024 |
WSFS president talks motivation for reverse mortgage survey, potential future action | Last month, Northeast regional lender WSFS Mortgage released the results of a survey that measured reverse mortgage product sentiments. It found that more people seem to be aware of the potential value that a reverse mortgage could provide ... |
| Apr 8, 2024 |
CFPB report focuses on ‘discount points,’ but paints an incomplete picture | The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Friday issued a report indicating that it is taking a closer look at the impact of “discount points” on mortgage transactions, noting that use of the practice has picked up over the past tw... |
| Apr 4, 2024 |
The month in reverse mortgage rates: April 2024 | In the March rate update, we discussed why Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-sponsored Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) utilize two interest rates. The “expected rate” is unique to reverse mortgages and is calculated by adding th... |
| Mar 29, 2024 |
HUD seeks public comment on updates to reverse mortgage documents | The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of Policy Development and Research is seeking public comment related to application and origination documents for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed Home Equit... |
| Mar 19, 2024 |
HUD counselors offer new guidance on reverse mortgage programs | The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling (OHC) has made a series of updates to its Housing Counseling Program Handbook, including extensive additions, consolidations and reorganizations to a se... |
| Mar 14, 2024 |
HUD sued over alleged failure to refund mortgage insurance premiums | The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is being sued in federal court over accusations that it failed to refund nearly $385 million in mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) to borrowers over a period of more than two decades... |
| Mar 6, 2024 | What Are the Requirements for an FHA Cash-Out Refinance in Texas? | Share
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In the realm of mortgage financing, homeowners often explore various options to leverage the equity built in their homes. One popular avenue for tapping into this equity is through an FHA Cash-Out Refinance. In... |
| Nov 7, 2023 |
Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers | The guilty verdict of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case sent shockwaves across the real estate industry. In the aftermath, one of the most contentious issues in the minds of mortgage professionals is how the ruling might a... |
| Oct 21, 2023 | 5 successful real-estate investors who started with as little as $5,000 in savings explain how they leveraged FHA loans to buy their first properties | Premium Real Estate 5 successful real-estate investors who started with as little as $5,000 in savings explain how they leveraged FHA loans to buy their first properties
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| Dec 24, 2022 | A real estate investor and wholesaler who profited over $500,000 in 2021 shares 4 pieces of investing advice for 2023, including what not to do: 'Stay away from flipping' | Real estate investor Ludomir Wanot and his girlfriend live in Tacoma, Washington. Courtesy of Ludomir Wanot This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
Ludomir Wanot, who is financial... |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Still many refi opportunities out there, new report finds | There is still ample opportunity in the market for lenders to rope in refi business, according to a quarterly report published Monday by Sales Boomerang. And the reason for this is two-fold.
The report – which is compiled using data sourced... |
| Sep 2, 2021 | Buying a home: Choosing the right loan for you | So you're ready to buy a home, and have finished the first step of pre-approval. It can be a daunting process, so we're continuing the step-by-step approach to help you navigate this important financial decision.
There are many ho... |
| May 23, 2021 | America’s housing crisis is the result of classist credit guidelines | Potential home owners stop by an open house. Newsday LLC / Contributor/Getty Images
The way credit is scored and mortgages are underwritten is putting low-income borrowers at a disadvantage.
Lenders should have more freedom to count nontrad... |
| May 14, 2021 | This Is Why You Should Be Investing in Real Estate Right Now | May 14, 2021 5 min read
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Investing in real estate might seem like the latest get-rich-quick scheme you've seen on TikTok, but it's been making people rich for years. Le... |
| May 7, 2021 | Top 5 Strategies to Get Started Investing While the Market Is Hot | May 7, 2021 5 min read
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Why you should learn about investing in the stock market
Let’s say you received a $2,000 bonus in January and you put it in your savings account. At the e... |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Should I pay off student loans before buying my first home? | Do I need to pay off my student loans before buying my first home? It’s a common question, but unfortunately, not an easy one to answer. The truth is, every situation is different.
What it really comes down to is whether or not you feel com... |
| Jan 7, 2021 | How to buy a house with bad credit | It's possible to buy a house with bad credit, but you will likely end up paying a higher mortgage rate. Feverpitched/Getty Images
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| A 30-year-old property investor and wholesaler who is financially independent explains how to build wealth through real estate investing in 7 steps | Seattle-based real estate investor and co-founder of Evergreen Housing Network Ludomir Wanot. Courtesy of Ludomir Wanot This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
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