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DSCR loan volume surges despite fraud risks and scrutiny
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (1033+ words) DSCR and investor loan lock volume skyrocketed 130% between January 2022 and August 2026, becoming the primary growth engine for the non-QM market. The loan's structure makes it uniquely vulnerable to bad actors, with fraud risk indicators now firing on 1 in 44 investment property…...
Zillow faces shareholder lawsuit over Redfin deal
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (455+ words) A shareholder filed a derivative lawsuit in Washington, alleging Zillow’s $100 million Redfin deal created antitrust risk and misled investors. The suit cites alleged insider sales of $81 million and seeks damages plus governance changes. AI Summary While Zillow may no longer…...
How VantageScore 4.0 impacts GSE mortgage pricing
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (823+ words) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released official LLPA grids for Classic FICO and VantageScore 4.0 as FHFA opened VantageScore delivery to all lenders. The GSEs apply VantageScore pricing at a bucket that's 20 points higher than FICO, and third-party analyses find borrower…...
Homeowners insurance costs reach another record high in Q2 2026
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (553+ words) ICE Mortgage Monitor data shows U.S. property insurance costs hit a record in Q2 2026, averaging $209 a month, or 9.6% of the mortgage payment. Costs rose 1.8% from Q1 and 8.7% year over year, with coverage limits driving most of the annual increase. AI Summary Property insurance…...
Mortgage rates top 7% as oil hits $100 and yields climb
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (242+ words) The 7% mortgage rate threshold broke as the 10-year yield increased to 4.92% and WTI oil moved above $100. Low jobless claims and a 4.1% unemployment rate are keeping pressure on rates by supporting a more hawkish Fed outlook. AI Summary As labor force…...
Rocket raises conforming loan limit to $845,000
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (305+ words) Rocket Mortgage raised its conforming loan limit to $845,000 for 1-unit homes in 48 states, effective immediately across retail and Rocket Pro. The new cap is 1.47% above the current 2026 limit of $832,750, and Rocket set $1,267,500 for Alaska and Hawaii ahead of FHFA’s November…...
Ocrolus integrates with Freddie Mac AIM Check
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (323+ words) Ocrolus integrated with Freddie Mac’s AIM Check API so lenders using Ocrolus Analyze can submit extracted income data to AIM earlier in origination. The goal is fewer manual touchpoints, earlier preapproval assessments and reduced data reentry. AI Summary Vertical AI…...
Lindsay Listanski named CMO at Coldwell Banker Real Estate
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (240+ words) Coldwell Banker Real Estate promoted Lindsay Listanski to chief marketing officer. The company is consolidating brand, brokerage, and commercial marketing teams to support a more integrated strategy across its company-owned operations and franchise network. AI Summary Lindsay Listanski has been…...
CMLS names Cameron Kinzer director of advocacy
3+ day, 58+ min ago (292+ words) CMLS appointed Cameron Kinzer as director of advocacy, a newly created role to expand government relations and public policy work. Kinzer will lead engagement with lawmakers and regulators on issues including data access, AI, privacy, antitrust and brokerage compensation. AI…...
Jason Finch named president of Fischer Homes
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (253+ words) Fischer Homes named veteran executive Jason Finch president in a leadership restructuring that separates the president and chief operating officer roles. Finch, previously South Region president, will oversee homebuilding strategy and operations across the company’s 11 markets. AI Summary Kentucky-based Fischer…...