Author name: Ricky Vasquez

Stanley Martin Homes announced on Monday that its $221 million, all-cash acquisition of United Homes Group Inc. had closed, immediately scaling its presence in several of the Southeast’s fastest-growing housing markets. With the deal, which was first announced in February, United Homes becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanley Martin, and its common stock has […]

Roman Ramora has joined eLEND as chief technology and innovation officer, moving into the newly expanded role effective May 4, 2026. In the C-suite position, Ramora will lead eLEND’s technology strategy, including the buildout of its digital lending platform and broader innovation roadmap, the company announced. eLEND, legally known as American Financial Resources (AFR), is sharpening its

Top-tier 30-year fixed rates are back above 6.5% today for the first time in more than a month for the average lender. Many lenders raised rates during the course of the day as well.  Those who didn’t will likely have to raise rates tomorrow unless the underlying bond market makes a significant recovery overnight. Rates