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MBA analysis finds minimal pricing impact from single credit score approach

Jul 10, 2026 · 3:21 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

An analysis published Friday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) suggests that using a single randomly selected credit bureau score, rather than the…

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Trump says he won’t sign ROAD Act, which could automatically become law tonight

Jul 10, 2026 · 3:12 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, after months of deliberation and delays, has encountered yet another curveball. On Friday morning, President Donald…

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West Capital Lending opposes loanDepot bid to dismiss TILA comp suit

Jul 10, 2026 · 2:51 PM Sarah Wolak, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

West Capital Lending (WCL) is pushing back against loanDepot ‘s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses the lender of using an illegal compensation…

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RealTrends Verified City Rankings reveal where top agents and teams are building scale

Jul 10, 2026 · 9:00 AM Tracey Velt, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

The 2026 RealTrends Verified City Rankings recognize nearly 75,000 real estate agents and teams whose combined production reached $1.63 trillion in sales…

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Opinion: Why the dual credit score mandate raises costs for small businesses without clear benefits

Jul 10, 2026 · 7:31 AM John Stanford HousingWire

Washington says it wants to lower costs and expand access to credit. For millions of entrepreneurs, access to credit depends not only on the health of their…

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The capital stack evolution: How proprietary preferred equity behind Freddie Mac loans solves a key borrower dilemma

Jul 10, 2026 · 7:00 AM HW Media Content Studio HousingWire

The multifamily capital stack is evolving. As elevated interest rates and tighter loan proceeds continue to reshape acquisition and refinancing strategies,…

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Duplexes and townhomes do not always make housing cheaper

Jul 9, 2026 · 11:50 PM Scott Finfer HousingWire

Not every housing policy labeled “affordable” is actually designed to make housing more affordable. That is the central problem with today’s “missing…

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Florida county’s impact fees put new Live Local projects at risk

Jul 9, 2026 · 11:27 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Indianapolis-based apartment developer Milhaus started building an apartment project in Manatee County, Florida, under the state’s Live Local Act after…

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At $32, Dream Finders-Beazer risk is now double-jeopardy

Jul 9, 2026 · 09:19 PM John McManus HousingWire

[Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part article in the aftermath of filings this week from Dream Finders Homes and Beazer Homes, as Dream Finders…

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A Colorado project is now a proving ground for 3D-printed homes

Jul 9, 2026 · 08:38 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

In Salida, a small town in Central Colorado with about 6,000 residents, a long-vacant property serves as a reminder of the community’s past while offering a…

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