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Rocket Mortgage and United Wholesale Mortgage waged another fight over who would be the market leader in 2025 and appear to have ended the year with a split decision.Processing ContentWhile UWM held onto a healthy lead in terms of dollar volume, Rocket inched ahead and became No. 1 based on loan count, according to Polygon Research’s analysis of modified loan application register data from Home Mortgage Disclosure Act reports.Rocket reported producing 429,332 loans in 2025 with a 6.33% market share, compared to 422,120 and 6.25%, respectively, at UWM. The wholesale lender had 366,078 loans and a 5.95% market share a…
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today continue to step higher. One analyst said, “the longer the oil shock’s drag on housing, the smaller the window for catch-up activity before shoppers delay until next season.”
Annuities’ exposure to private credit could touch regulator people, not just wealthy investors.
It’s finally Friday, Philly. The morning may be foggy, then the day should turn partly sunny with highs nearing 80.Students and other renters are caught in the crosshairs of a possible mortgage-fraud scheme near Temple University. Further on, we’re flashing back to a massive fight that turned the 1999 Phillies home opener into an unforgettable “Wild West” moment. Plus, lawmakers in the region react to the firing of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and more news of the day. — Paola Pérez (morningnewsletter@inquirer.com)If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here.A previous Inquirer investigation uncovered how real estate…
Key Takeaways A no-appraisal home equity loan relies on automated valuation models or desktop reviews instead of sending an appraiser to your home. You’re most likely to qualify if you have good credit (usually 680 or higher), a low loan-to-value ratio, and want to borrow less than $100,000. Credit unions, online lenders, and some banks offer no-appraisal loans, but availability varies by lender and your financial profile. Explore your home equity options. Start here Normally, getting a home equity loan involves scheduling an appraiser, waiting for their report, and paying a few hundred dollars. Now, some lenders skip this step…
To stream CBS19 on your phone, you need the CBS19 app. Download the CBS19 app Thirty-year mortgage rate rises to 6.46%, highest since Sept. 2025, as inflation and war concerns grow. Home purchase applications also declined. Author: cbs19.tv Published: 5:25 AM CDT April 3, 2026 Updated: 5:25 AM CDT April 3, 2026
As the office market bottoms out after a long fall, renters are swooping in to buy their own buildings.Occupant businesses are seizing the opportunity to become owners, especially in downtown Los Angeles, where glittering high-rises have plummeted in value since occupancy dropped during the pandemic. It has never fully recovered, but investors believe the market has at least stabilized.Among the latest to snag a skyscraper is fund manager Capital Group, which has agreed to pay about $210 million for the 55-story Bank of America Plaza atop Bunker Hill, where it has offices. Others choosing to buy over rent include Riot…
As a homeowner, you may be somewhat aware of the frustration, especially among today’s hopeful first-time buyers, about where purchase mortgage rates are these days. You probably have a sweet rate you’re unwilling to let go of. Good for you that HELOC and home equity loan rates aren’t priced like first-lien mortgage rates. Home equity rates are tied to the prime rate, which remains close to a three-year low. The average HELOC rate is 7.20%, according to real estate analytics firm Curinos. The 52-week HELOC low was 7.19% in mid-January. The national average rate on a home equity loan is…