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• 50-year mortgage? NAR would rather focus on increasing inventory Nov. 14th 2025
  NAR advocates for housing supply and tax reforms over long-term mortgage solutions, but appreciates focus on affordability.

• Home affordability delaying life milestones for aspiring buyers Nov. 13th 2025
  Among those hoping to buy a home, roughly 1-in-5 said they are delaying marriage and/or postponing having children.

• Cotality reports 8.2% rise in mortgage fraud risk during Q3 Nov. 13th 2025
  Cotality's Q3 2025 report reveals an 8.2% increase in mortgage fraud risk, with undisclosed real estate debt as a key factor.

• Data-driven leadership will define the 2026 housing market Nov. 12th 2025
  The Housing Economic Summit will highlight real time data and consumer connection driving growth in the 2026 housing market.

• Cornerstone launches Prime HEI for mortgage brokers Nov. 12th 2025
  Prime HEI by Cornerstone offers mortgage brokers a debt-free way to access home equity, expanding CHEIFS distribution.

• Home flippers express caution over rising costs, low resale demand Nov. 10th 2025
  The 2025 Fix and Flip Market Index reveals declining prices and cautious investor sentiment as costs and economic uncertainty rise.

• Housing inventory falls as weekly demand grows 15.5% year over year Nov. 09th 2025
  The growth rate of housing inventory has slowed by half, but remains up year over year for a healthier market.

• How much would a 50-year mortgage cost homebuyers? Nov. 09th 2025
  Trump’s 50-year mortgage proposal could be a tough sell due to higher interest costs and regulatory limits under current Dodd-Frank rules.

• Trump proposes 50-year mortgage to help affordability Nov. 08th 2025
  Trump supports 50-year mortgages to lower monthly payments, but longer terms reduce equity and aren't currently allowed under the Dodd-Frank Act.

• Pulte says Fannie, Freddie to remain in conservatorship with IPO plans Nov. 08th 2025
  FHFA Director Bill Pulte said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will remain in conservatorship while the government plans to sell up to 5% of shares.