HousingWire
- Local governments turn to AI to streamline housing development November 25, 2025AI tools are helping cities and counties process housing permits more quickly, with automated reviews leading to faster feedback for developers and improved post-disaster response.
- Lender Price integrates FOA’s reverse products into marketplace November 25, 2025California-based Lender Price has added its first reverse mortgage partner to its mortgage pricing and product eligibility (PPE) platform through a new partnership with Finance of America (FOA).
- eXp takes a step toward increase referral fee transparency November 25, 2025The brokerage is launching a new form and disclosures related to consumer choice and referral fee disclosure.
- Mortgage prepayments hit 3.5-year high as borrowers rush to refinance November 25, 2025Mortgage prepayments climbed to their highest level in three and a half years in October as lower rates prompted more borrowers to refinance.
- FHFA raises 2026 conforming loan limit to $832,750 November 25, 2025The baseline conforming loan limit is set to increase by 3.25% in 2026, with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now authorized to purchase mortgages up to $832,750 for one-unit properties.
- Lawmakers urge HUD to rescind homelessness strategy changes November 25, 2025House Democrats warn changes will dramatically reduce permanent supportive housing funding and disrupt services nationwide.
- Will steady mortgage rates and another Fed cut boost home sales? November 25, 2025The trend of lower and less volatile mortgage rates has been a key storyline for the U.S. housing market in the second half of 2025.
- Suns minority owners allege mismanagement by Mat Ishbia November 25, 2025Suns minority owners claim Mat Ishbia mismanaged the franchise, alleging financial misconduct and self-dealing.
- Pending home sales rise on lower mortgage rates, higher inventory November 25, 2025NAR’s pending home sales index rose 1.9% month-over-month, as lower mortgage rates and more inventory coaxed buyers off the sidelines.
- Home price growth cools further in September November 25, 2025Home prices grew 1.3% annually in September according to the S&P Cotality Case Shiller Index, the lowest level since July 2023.