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<p>HousingWire Data shows the 30-year conforming average at 7.63%, up 31 bps in two weeks, while FHA rates rose 59 bps</p>

<p>Programs should be evaluated on cost per close, not just salary and dialer fees</p>

<p>Digital lender says its rates run about 50 bps below the national average </p>

<p>Better expects pro forma cash to rise to about $140 million if the transaction closes, based on Sept. 30 balances </p>

<p>Sumitomo, Sekisui, and Daiwa cite leverage targets, weaker U.S. profit outlooks, and a soft yen as constraints</p>

<p>California approved factory-built housing measures as modular leaders cite state and local rules as the main near-term driver</p>

<p>Wholesale non-QM lender now offers DSCR in 19 states</p>

<p>Perks include eligible EPO fee protection, same-day conditional approvals and Padlock days converted to pricing credits</p>

<p>Specialist lender MERA has provided a £3.25 million stabilisation loan to refinance a 131-bed hostel on City Road, London. The 24-month bridging facility allows the borrower to establish a trading history before securing longer-term financing.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com...

<p>Maslow Capital has completed a £136.8 million refinance for two residential towers at Circle Square in Manchester, secured against the North and East Towers on the Oxford Road corridor. The facility enables Vita Group to repay existing debt and acquire its joint venture partner's interest in both...

<p>Iron Bridge Finance has launched a property development division with construction underway on a 44-home scheme in Islington valued at £40m. The firm, which has provided over £330m in mezzanine and equity funding since 2014, is now seeking additional development opportunities across London and th...

<p>A new residential estate agency has opened in London with a focus on properties characterised by architectural design and interior detailing. Orato Estates, founded by Andreas Abasaid, will concentrate on homes including period restorations, architecturally distinctive properties and those with d...

<p>Platform combines pricing and eligibility, Polly Hedge and a relaunched Loan Trading Exchange</p>

<p>Monroe will build relationships across HousingWire, KCM, Altos Research and RealTrends Verified with brokerages, associations and networks</p>

<p>As credit card and HELOC balances grow, reverse mortgages and their voluntary payment structures should be considered</p>

<p>The Timberline Homes acquisition, Champion Homes' third acquisition since 2025, signals a growing emphasis on direct-to-consumer sales</p>

<p>Industry leaders weigh in as CRMLS seeks to stop Compass from challenging MLS rules in court</p>

<p>Planned tech development is expected to bring even more buyers to upper New York</p>

<p>Lender will obtain both FICO and VantageScore on every credit pull </p>

<p>Scotland has implemented new rental regulations as of 6th October 2026, introducing stricter requirements for landlords and letting agents regarding damp and mould, tenancy succession, and wrongful termination penalties. Landlords must now ensure damp and mould investigations are completed within...