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Neil Pierson
May 7
OneTrust reverse mortgage leader Gabe Bodner on personal branding tactics
OneTrust Home Loans’ Gabe Bodner shares a three-part branding plan for reverse mortgage LOs: visibility, consistency and credibility.
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Ramiro Castro
May 7
Why ADU financing deserves more attention from home equity lenders
In 2025, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that households earning $75,000 annually could afford just 21.2% of active listings, well below balanced-market norms. Realtor.com also rep
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Rick Sharga
May 7
FHA loan delinquencies: Is a perfect storm brewing?
Escrow costs are up 45% since 2019 and some high FHA states saw prices down 10% to 20%, increasing default risk as cures fall.
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Mortgage Rates Dip in Hope of War’s End
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NerdWallet
May 7
Mortgage Rates Dip in Hope of War’s End
Mortgage interest rates rose this week but are significantly lower today as an end to the war in Iran appears possible.
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US mortgage rates rise to 6.37% as Iran war fears and inflation pressure shake housing market
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Economictimes.com
May 7
US mortgage rates rise to 6.37% as Iran war fears and inflation pressure shake housing market
U.S. mortgage rates are moving higher again as global tensions and inflation worries affect the housing market. Home buyers are facing higher monthly costs, while demand for homes is slowing down. Exp
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Current Mortgage Rates Are Rising Again And Here's Why
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Artvoice
May 7
Current Mortgage Rates Are Rising Again And Here's Why
Current mortgage rates rose again this week with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.37 percent according to Freddie Mac. The Iran War is pushing oil prices higher which is driving inflation and mortga
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Two Springfields dominate Realtor.com hottest US housing markets list
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Fox Business
May 7
Two Springfields dominate Realtor.com hottest US housing markets list
Springfield, Massachusetts, tops Realtor.com's hottest housing market list for a second month, while Springfield, Illinois, sees a 26.6% annual price surge.
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US construction spending rebounds in March
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Reuters
May 7
US construction spending rebounds in March
U.S. construction spending rebounded in March, boosted by a surge in single-family homebuilding, but higher mortgage rates ​could limit further gains.
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Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, May 7: A Substantial Drop
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NerdWallet
May 7
Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, May 7: A Substantial Drop
Mortgage interest rates plunged on the very real possibility of a resolution to the Iran war.
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Zillow CEO Says Housing Affordability Still Pressuring Buyers Amid Soft Q2 Outlook: 'Seeing Very Modest G
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Benzinga
May 7
Zillow CEO Says Housing Affordability Still Pressuring Buyers Amid Soft Q2 Outlook: 'Seeing Very Modest G
Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman said affordability pressures and cautious buyers continue weighing on the U.S. housing market.
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AI is quietly splitting the housing market in two: Bay Area luxury homes are up 13%, affordable ones are collapsing
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Jake Angelo
May 7
AI is quietly splitting the housing market in two: Bay Area luxury homes are up 13%, affordable ones are collapsing
“It’s another sign of the K-shaped economy taking shape in the Bay Area,” said Redfin senior economist Yingqi Xu.
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Current refi mortgage rates report for May 7, 2026
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Fortune
May 7
Current refi mortgage rates report for May 7, 2026
See Thursday’s report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.
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