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Executive: Supply side must be fixed to solve housing and rental affordability crisis

Executive: Supply side must be fixed to solve housing and rental affordability crisis

“If you want to bring prices down and inventory up, we need more housing units,” he said. “We need more...

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U.S. 20-year bond auction draws good demand at higher yield

U.S. 20-year bond auction draws good demand at higher yield

(Bloomberg) — An auction of 20-year Treasury bonds drew good demand, suggesting investors were assuaged by the rise in yields...

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NatWest to cut new business and existing customer rates, Newcastle trims prices – Mortgage Strategy

NatWest to cut new business and existing customer rates, Newcastle trims prices – Mortgage Strategy

NatWest will reduce rates on new business, existing customer and additional borrowing product ranges, effective 22 January. Purchase deals will...

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The Greenland Situation Could Push Mortgage Rates Higher

The Greenland Situation Could Push Mortgage Rates Higher

Everything has been coming up roses for mortgage rates in 2026, but that could soon change if the Greenland situation...

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As rates drop, how one broker is fighting off credit unions to win in a tough housing market

As rates drop, how one broker is fighting off credit unions to win in a tough housing market

Because his goal is to help the customer in the long run, and not just to close a loan, Byron...

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Freddie Mac supports 577,000 affordable rental units in 2025

Freddie Mac supports 577,000 affordable rental units in 2025

Freddie Mac increased its investment in multifamily housing by 17% last year. Processing Content The government-sponsored entity announced Thursday its...

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How advisers are reframing the role of bridging finance – Mortgage Strategy

How advisers are reframing the role of bridging finance – Mortgage Strategy

For much of its modern history, bridging finance has been viewed as a product of necessity rather than intent. It...

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New Bilt Credit Cards Require Lots of Spending to Earn Points on Mortgage Payments

New Bilt Credit Cards Require Lots of Spending to Earn Points on Mortgage Payments

The new Bilt cards have finally been unveiled, and while there are a lot of details, I’m going to focus...

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Broker says soaring construction and insurance costs are crushing housing affordability

Broker says soaring construction and insurance costs are crushing housing affordability

“On the back of those costs being used, insurance companies are now using replacement cost estimates that are also high,”...

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Rate-and-term refinances boost slight jump in lock activity

Rate-and-term refinances boost slight jump in lock activity

Mortgage rate-lock activity ended the year on a strong note in spite of seasonal trends, new industry data found. Processing...

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