January 2026

Homebuilder sentiment falls for first time in five months

Confidence among US homebuilders unexpectedly fell in January, as costly sales incentives outweighed a recent boost from lower mortgage rates and the president’s housing proposals. Processing Content An index of market conditions from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo decreased 2 points to 37 in January, its first decline since August. That […]

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Remodeling businesses cite favorable prospects to start 2026

The outlook among home remodel companies sits at its highest in a year, with sentiment toward upcoming business prospects in positive territory in contrast with the homebuilding community. Processing Content Remodeling and renovation market sentiment improved to a seasonally adjusted score of 64 at the close of the fourth quarter, up from 60 three months

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4 trends that will help mortgage lenders reach new borrowers in 2026

With mortgage rates expected to remain flat for the foreseeable future, lenders of all sizes are looking for creative ways to attract creditworthy borrowers who may not fit into the conventional loan box. Below are four trends that will enable lenders to expand their reach to new borrowers in 2026: Non-QM lending goes mainstream A

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