Mortgage & Economy

UWM is piloting VantageScore 4.0 for brokers as an additional credit score option. The lender says some borrowers can meet its 620 minimum and, in select cases, reduce LLPAs and cash to close, including savings above $4,000.

As an M&A wave hits the broader mortgage space, today’s deal activity in the reverse mortgage sector is less about splashy headlines and more about structural pressure building across the industry, according to Michael K. McCully, a partner at New View Advisors.

Cavco and Champion say chassis removal is a design and zoning catalyst, with HUD rulemaking likely taking 1 year or more.

Mattamy Group Corporation reported lower revenue and closings but stronger sales orders in its fiscal fourth quarter ended May 31, 2026, suggesting early signs of a demand recovery for the North American homebuilder. The Toronto-based company said fourth-quarter revenue fell 17.9% year over year to $2.18 billion, down from $2.66 billion in the same period…

Ocusell will launch List inside OneKey MLS, autopopulating up to 70 fields, adding rule checks, and offering AI remarks tools.

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. on Friday pushed back against efforts by former CEO Vishal Garg to regain control of the company, accusing him of a history of poor performance and attempting to pressure the board.

Wyoming MLSs asked Judge Bough to require specific subpoenas and protections before third party data sharing under the NAR settlement.

NRMLA urges CFPB to modernize reverse mortgage disclosures, favoring dollar-based TALC illustrations and a single integrated form.

ARA hired John Blount as chief lobbyist, aiming to expand from local efforts to a federal advocacy program by 2026.

Radian closed the sale of its real estate services unit to PLACE and agreed to sell its title business, expected to close in Q4.