Mortgage & Economy

Homebuilders continue to rely on incentives to drive sales. Those who buck this trend differentiate on product and community offerings

Marchbanks will lead homebuilding operations and help scale master-planned communities in Tennessee, Texas and Colorado

Mortgage AI can improve reporting and reduce tedious back-office work, but it will not fix broken processes. The lenders best positioned are those with stable operations, consistent client experience and a focus on pull-through that protects referral relationships.

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.