The Mortgage Note

26/08/2025

What role do school districts play in the local housing market? A bigger one than many people realize, writer Nicole Murray reports.

Industry professionals say an area’s school district is one of the most important factors for families when buying a home.

26/08/2025

Between down payments, current mortgage rates, and the commitment to homeownership, build-to-rent is in demand. Writer Erin Flynn Jay has the story.

Between down payments, current mortgage rates, and the commitment to homeownership, Build-to-Rent is in demand.

15/08/2025

Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since October 2024 last week, opening a window for would-be borrowers to gain some purchase power.

15/08/2025

Foreclosure activity rose to its highest level so far in 2025 last month, jumping 11% from June and 13% YOY.

14/08/2025

Officials at HUD recently announced the termination of appraisal anti-bias policies introduced by former President Joe Biden’s PAVE task force, but were they ever needed? Editor Kimberley Haas has the story.

Officials at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced the termination of policies introduced by former President Joe Biden's PAVE task force.

14/08/2025

As the Trump administration weighs a possible IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, industry analysts wonder if it’s really the healthiest move for the housing market.

As the Trump administration weighs a possible IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, industry analysts wonder if it's really the healthiest move for the housing market.

14/08/2025

Builders are pulling back from apartment construction as the rental market corrects from recent highs, pushing rent prices back on an upswing just after they tempered.

13/08/2025

Refis are on fire as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to 6.67% last week.

Refis are on fire as mortgage rates clocked their biggest decline since February last week.

13/08/2025

NEXA Mortgage partnered with AI tech company Tidalwave to make its SOLO platform available to NEXA’s 3,200 loan officers.

12/08/2025

As retirees decide how to ensure their financial well-being for the long term, reverse mortgages are getting a second look from homeowners in their 60s and 70s. Learn more in this podcast with Patrick Halonen of Longbridge Financial. bit.ly/3UXTrQo

12/08/2025

Young homebuyers are gambling with their financial futures by betting on refinancing to be able to afford their properties down the road.

Young homebuyers are betting on refinancing to be able to afford their homes, gambling their financial futures on possible changes down the road.

12/08/2025

Refinances continue to buoy mortgage demand as Americans look for ways to reduce their financial stress, and potential buyers remain stuck on the sidelines.