AI takes the lead: Why mortgage and real estate tech leaders are betting big on AI

HousingWire asked past Tech Trendsetter honorees about the biggest tech transformations they’ve witnessed and where companies in mortgage and real estate should focus their energy in 2024. Their unanimous answer: artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how the industry works, from boosting p

HUD establishes key LIHTC parameters for 2025

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week established Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) and Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in 2025. These parameters are set by HUD for specific locations within each state and can impact the am

Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List

Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market.

CFPB director open to changing mortgage regs to fix refi process

The mortgage industry has complained loudly and often that government regulation and investor requirements are contributing to spiraling costs that get passed on to consumers. And Rohit Chopra, the hard-charging director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, who is often the target of such co