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Oct 19, 2026 3:15 AM
— Housing Market
Builder inventory-to-backlog ratios flag spec risk pre-Q3 earnings
Homebuilders have widely varying inventory-to-backlog ratios, reflecting different levels of spec-home exposure and outlooks. Builders with more inventory may face greater pressure to offer incentives and protect margins in the fourth quarter if home sales and absorption remain weak.
Oct 19, 2026 3:01 AM
— Mortgage Lenders
JPMorgan announces $5 billion in investments in companies critical to US national security
JPMorgan Chase said it has invested $5 billion in companies tied to U.S. economic and national security and has financed about $230 billion through its Security and Resiliency Initiative, which targets $1.5 trillion in U.S. investment over a decade. The investments support sectors such as advanced manufacturing, energy, supply chains, defense technology, and battery storage. Other major banks have... more
Oct 19, 2026 3:01 AM
— Interest Rates
How many Fed rate hikes are left?
Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler speaks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about how many Federal Reserve rate hikes may remain in the current cycle.
Oct 19, 2026 3:01 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Adam Ennabe outlines Access Home Lending’s wholesale reverse mortgage plans
Access Home Lending is developing a wholesale reverse-mortgage platform for traditional loan officers who have not previously originated reverse mortgages. The company says it is targeting this largely untapped group rather than competing for loan officers already familiar with the products. Founded in 2024, it has about 40 employees and plans to operate in all 50 states by mid-2027.
Oct 19, 2026 3:00 AM
— Housing Market
Homebuyers are canceling sales at near-record rates
A record-high 14.5% of U.S. home purchase contracts fell through in September, excluding the early pandemic period, according to Redfin. Higher mortgage rates may be causing buyers to reconsider, while increased inventory and buyer negotiating power also contribute. Cancellations were especially common in buyer-friendly markets such as Jacksonville, Tampa, and Las Vegas, and rare in seller-friendl... more
Oct 19, 2026 3:00 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Realtor.com® Market Clock® Report: Buyers Gain Ground as Mortgage Rates Top 7%
Realtor.com reports that the U.S. housing market has shifted toward buyers, with about two-thirds of metros favoring buyers or moving in that direction. However, mortgage rates climbed from 6.66% in late August to 7.40% in early October, reducing the home price a buyer with a $2,000 monthly principal-and-interest budget can afford by more than $22,000. Regional conditions vary: seller-favored mark... more
Oct 19, 2026 3:00 AM
— Housing Market
A big 'yikes' still hangs over the AI trade as Meta and Tesla report: What to watch this week
Markets are turning their attention from bank earnings to major technology and defense company results, with Meta, SpaceX, and Tesla among the key reports. The economic calendar is relatively light, though it includes some housing and labor data. Meta’s earnings are expected to draw questions about its AI strategy and the early popularity of its Muse Spark agent, alongside risks from slowing user ... more
Oct 19, 2026 2:49 AM
— Mortgage Lending
HUD just gave BTR an FHA-backed finance ‘in;’ here’s what it means
HUD has expanded FHA multifamily mortgage insurance to qualifying build-to-rent communities, allowing developers and buyers to use the 221(d)(4) and 223(f) programs for construction, acquisitions, and refinancing. The programs can offer longer fixed-rate terms, potentially larger loans, and a lower-cost source of financing. Implementation timing may be affected by the 21st Century ROAD to Housing ... more
Oct 19, 2026 2:39 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Elon Musk pledges to give every child in America a SpaceX share next year
Elon Musk pledged to give every child in the United States one SpaceX share next year, calling it the first of several planned public share distributions. The announcement followed his criticism of Anthropic’s plan to dedicate company equity to public-benefit initiatives. Musk provided no details about how the giveaway would work.
Oct 19, 2026 2:30 AM
— Housing Market
America’s New Housing Market Is All About Luxury—and It Runs on Cash
Near-record home prices and mortgage rates above 7% are keeping many buyers on the sidelines. Sales have stalled in numerous cities, prompting sellers of lower-priced and entry-level homes to cut prices to attract buyers.
Oct 19, 2026 2:11 AM
— Bond Markets
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Says Get Ready to Buy as Stock Drop Ends
Morgan Stanley strategist Michael Wilson says investors should prepare to increase risk as a months-long equity-market pullback may be nearing an end. He sees opportunities in economically sensitive sectors with improving earnings prospects and expects strong corporate profit growth to support stocks. Stabilizing bond yields could also help sustain equity-market confidence.
Oct 19, 2026 2:05 AM
— Housing Market
Home repair costs jump 76% in a decade
Home improvement costs rose 76.1% from 2015 to 2025, reaching a median of $2,113. Professional projects cost a median $4,103, compared with $845 for DIY work, and routine maintenance averages $1,433 per year. About 75.7% of projects were paid for with cash. The article notes that some homeowners are staying put and undertaking repairs rather than moving because they want to keep their low mortgage... more
Oct 19, 2026 2:04 AM
— Mortgage Lending
AI in Residential Lending: Converting Conversations into Revenue
MBA Education and MISMO are offering a 12-part webinar series on how artificial intelligence is transforming the residential mortgage lifecycle. Industry experts will cover AI capabilities, implementation, operational issues, and practical uses in areas such as origination, servicing, and retention, with a focus on efficiency, borrower experience, risk, and compliance. The webinar is sponsored, an... more
Oct 19, 2026 2:03 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Elon Musk says he is going to give SpaceX stock away to kids
Elon Musk said he plans to give every American child one SpaceX share next year, without specifying an age range. SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell has separately pledged more than $320 million in shares to fund Trump Accounts for over two million children.
Oct 19, 2026 2:03 AM
— Housing Market
Elon Musk says he is going to give SpaceX stock away to kids
Elon Musk said he plans to give one SpaceX share to every U.S. child next year, though he did not define the eligible age range. SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell has separately pledged over $320 million in company stock to fund Trump Accounts for more than two million children.
Oct 19, 2026 2:02 AM
— Mortgage Servicing
Mortgage Servicing and Sub-Servicing Webinar Series: Part I: Overview
The Mortgage Bankers Association and Mortgage Banking Solutions offer a webinar series covering mortgage servicing and sub-servicing fundamentals and complexities. The sessions are intended for professionals seeking to expand their servicing knowledge, including managers, business owners, executives, secondary marketing staff, and accountants. Participants must register for each session individual... more
Oct 19, 2026 2:00 AM
— Housing Market
The 7% Mortgage Rate Paradox: Buyers Gain Leverage but Lose $22K in Purchasing Power
Rising mortgage rates, reaching 7.40% in early October, have reduced buyers’ purchasing power while slowing sales and increasing inventory. Realtor.com’s Q3 Market Clock shows the national housing market shifting toward buyers: seller’s markets declined, buyer’s markets grew, and most balanced markets are loosening. Buyers may have more negotiating leverage, including price cuts and seller concess... more
Oct 19, 2026 1:58 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Commercial/Multifamily Loan Servicing: August 2027
A Mortgage Bankers Association course provides an overview of commercial and multifamily loan servicing, covering servicer responsibilities, agreements and compliance, daily operations, default situations, and asset management strategies to protect loan performance and reduce losses.
Oct 19, 2026 1:35 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Annual Convention and Expo
The Mortgage Bankers Association promotes its 2027 Annual Convention & Expo as a major gathering for residential real estate finance professionals, offering opportunities to meet industry leaders and gain actionable insights.
Oct 19, 2026 1:31 AM
— Housing Market
Why Are Nasdaq Futures Soaring Premarket? NBIS, MU, TSLA, SPCX, ASTS, SLS Stocks In Focus
U.S. stock futures rose Monday after a sharp selloff, as investors looked ahead to a busy earnings week and upcoming jobless claims and pending home sales data. Technology shares rebounded, while retail sentiment remained cautious following last week’s losses. The article also notes activity among major technology companies and the anniversary of the 1987 market crash.
Oct 19, 2026 1:27 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Fundamentals of Commercial Insurance Issues and Problems
A webinar for commercial real estate lending and servicing professionals will cover property, liability, and loss-of-income insurance, including common challenges, current trends, policy documentation, and strategies for lenders and servicers to manage insurance-related risks.
Oct 19, 2026 1:26 AM
— Interest Rates
3 Words From Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Suggest the Worst Is Yet to Come for Wall Street
Persistent inflation driven by tariffs, geopolitical conflict, and rising AI-related hardware costs prompted the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75%–4.00% in September. The article warns that the increase could be the start of a broader rate-hiking cycle.
Oct 19, 2026 12:01 AM
— Mortgage Lending
The next mortgage cycle will be won by companies that rethink how they operate
The current mortgage market downturn gives lenders an opportunity to redesign workflows and prepare for the next growth cycle. Priorities include using AI to improve operations, supporting employees, strengthening governance, and adopting hybrid service models that balance rising consumer use of AI with continued demand for human assistance.
Oct 18, 2026 7:47 PM
— Bond Markets
CoreWeave, Oracle have an interest rate problem
AI infrastructure companies have financed rapid data-center expansion with heavy borrowing, and rising bond yields are increasing concern about their debt costs and financial risk. CoreWeave is a prominent example: despite sharply higher revenue, it has substantial debt, rising interest expenses, a net loss, and a junk credit rating. Its bond-market risk indicators worsened as its shares fell, pro... more
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