Recent News Roundup for Mortgages and Real Estate — May 22, 2026
New homes can save buyers $25,335 over 10 years. Half of potential VA loan borrowers wrongly think they need a down payment. Nonconforming loans make a comeback.
New homes can save buyers $25,335 over 10 years. Half of potential VA loan borrowers wrongly think they need a down payment. Nonconforming loans make a comeback.
Think you know everything about VA home loans? From credit score flexibility to reusable benefits, discover 5 surprising facts about how VA loan benefits work.
First-time homebuyers know much less about mortgage rules than they think. And, for many, it's delaying their homeownership dreams.
Where are $1M+ home loans most common? Discover which metros took the lead for high-end mortgage activity in 2025.
A middleman for your appraisal? Here's why appraisal management companies are actually good for buyers, sellers, and the real estate market as a whole.
The results are in: From purchase loans to refinances, find out which lenders completed the most VA loans in 2025
Federal Home Loan Banks were created in 1932 to provide affordable funding for home loans. Why does 90% of their money now go to other things?
Fannie Mae says it will soon accept pledged cryptocurrencies as down payments. Smart move or disaster waiting to happen?
A House proposal would leave VA purchase loans untouched but sharply increase refinance fees. Here’s what veterans and service members should know.
Who are the top VA lenders by loans completed? See rankings by loans issued and discover which companies veterans trust most for buying and refinancing homes.
As mortgage rates eased, refinancing surged in Q4. Hundreds of thousands of homeowners cut monthly payments, while millions more may now be eligible to refinance.
Why do most homebuyers choose 30-year mortgages? Lower payments and greater buying power play a big role, and the long-term interest gap isn’t always as large as it seems.
Most home closing delays are preventable. A loan officer explains the most common causes and what buyers can do to avoid last-minute surprises.
Mortgage lenders argue soaring credit report fees are driving up costs. Now they’re asking lawmakers to step in, but will borrowers actually see any savings?