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- Tariff impacts on inflation remain ‘spotty’ as Fed considers September move August 12, 2025Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year over year in July, matching June’s pace. On a monthly basis, inflation increased 0.2%, down from 0.3% in June.
- Credit availability rose slightly in July, driven by ARM loans August 12, 2025The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) increased by 0.2% to 103.9 in July, indicative of loosening credit.
- Trump to nominate economist E.J. Antoni as BLS head August 12, 2025Antoni would replace Erika McEntarfer, whom Trump fired Aug. 1 after accusing her of manipulating jobs report data
- Survey: Younger homebuyers banking on future refinancing August 12, 2025The report found that 64% of Gen Z buyers and 65% of millennial buyers said refinancing is important to their financial health.
- Why homeowners should focus on blended debt rates and total mortgage costs August 12, 2025In mortgage lending, there’s no shortage of conversation around interest rates and closing costs. But beneath that surface-level focus lies a missed opportunity—one that could dramatically improve the financial well-being of millions of homeowners. It’s the opportunity to help borrowers optimize their blended debt rate and strategically reduce their total mortgage cost over time.
- Outdated manufactured home? This reverse LO could save the day August 11, 2025Bill Smith of Reverse Mortgage West talks about a unique way to build new homes using the proceeds from a reverse mortgage.
- Treasury eyes Bowman, Jefferson and Logan for Fed Chair August 11, 2025However, additional candidates will be interviewed in the coming weeks, Bloomberg reported.
- Whistleblower in eXp sexual assault suit sues over alleged retaliation August 11, 2025Noelle Nielsen allegedly reported incidents of sexual assault and harassment committed by her sponsors, the Acevedo suit defendants, in 2020.
- Acra Lending appoints Shawn Stone new CEO August 11, 2025Shawn Stone is taking on the role and succeeds current CEO Keith Lind, who is transitioning to chairman of the board.
- Guild’s profit rebound and rising refi recapture bolster Bayview bid August 11, 2025Guild reported net income of $18.7 million for the second quarter of 2025, reversing a $23.9 million loss in the prior quarter.
