Crypto for a home? Coinbase brings token-backed down payments to housing market
(Reuters) – Coinbase is teaming up with Better Home & Finance to let homebuyers pledge their crypto holdings as collateral for down payments, marking one of the most ambitious attempts yet […]
Senate bill to help Americans afford housing nears the finish line
(c) 2026 , The Washington Post · Riley Beggin, Rachel Siegel The U.S. Senate is closing in on a new bipartisan package aimed at bringing down the cost of housing, as both parties fight to prove they’re making […]
US housing supply gap widens further in 2025, Realtor.com says
WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) – The U.S. housing supply gap widened further in 2025 while more households were formed, an independent report showed on Tuesday, suggesting that many potential homeowners […]
Refinancing Drives Strong Fourth Quarter For Home Lending
ATTOM has released its Q4 2025 U.S. Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report, which shows that 1.72 million mortgages secured by residential property (1 to 4 units) were issued in the…
Fed minutes downplay impact of Trump mortgage buying on housing affordability
By Michael S. Derby Feb 18 (Reuters) – An effort launched by the Trump administration to improve home borrowing costs is not coming to much so far, meeting minutes from […]
When Mortgage Rates Rise Flipped Homes Fall Flat
Renovated homes are still attracting more online interest and selling faster than other older homes, but the long-standing fix-and-flip advantage has weakened significantly as higher mortgage rates reshape buyer demand […]
Analysis-Trump’s mortgage-backed bond purchases not moving needle on housing costs
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – There’s scant evidence so far that U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to make housing more affordable by purchasing mortgage-backed bonds has had its desired effect, […]
Milo’s Crypto Mortgage Has Helped Clients Increase Wealth By Over $100 Million
Milo, has announced that its clients have increased their wealth by over $100 million through its crypto mortgage offering. Using Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral, Milo’s clients have acquired more than $80 million in […]
More North Carolinians Now Eligible for Affordable Mortgages and $15K Down Payment Assistance
The NC Housing Finance Agency is helping make home buying more attainable by increasing its income and sales price limits for its suite of affordable mortgage products. Thanks to these […]
Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.81%, its highest level since late April
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged above 6.8% this week, returning to where it was just three weeks ago. The rate increased to 6.81% from […]
Assuming a Mortgage: A Double-Edged Sword in Today’s Real Estate Market
In the current real estate landscape, with interest rates hovering around 7.23% for 30-year loans, many potential homebuyers are exploring alternative financing options. One such option gaining traction is the […]
U.S. Mortgage lending rises in Q3 2024 amid refinancing surge, but remains below historic highs
ATTOM has released its third-quarter 2024 U.S. Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report, which shows that 1.67 million mortgages secured by residential property (1 to 4 units) were issued in the […]
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