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Nearly 30 New York Credit Unions Urge Albany to Pass the Stop Taking Our...
On Wednesday, 29 credit unions from across New York State delivered a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, State Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Luis R. Sepúlveda and State Assembly Banks Chair Clyde Vanel, urging lawmakers to crack down on predatory payday loan apps by passing the Stop Taking Our Pay Act (STOP) Act (S8939–Brouk, Rochester/A9644–Raga, Queens).
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in April
Homebuyer affordability declined in April, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,152 from $2,131 in March. This is according to the Mortgage
NAHB Publication Offers Remodelers Sneak Peek into Industry Financials
BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released a new edition of its Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study, 2026 Edition, a national study of
Top Performing Latino Mortgage Professionals Defy Expectations
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) has released its annual Top 250 Latino Mortgage Originator Awards, recognizing the nation’s top-performing Latino loan originators. Despite a challenging housing market, production among the honorees reached an all-time high, with award recipients collectively closing more than 68,900 transactions and $25.6 billion in funded loan volume.
NAR Statement on HUD Best Practices to Unleash Building and Increase Homeownership Across America
Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Association of REALTORS®, issued the
Coalition Statement on House Passage of the Amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The undersigned housing groups representing thousands of housing providers and tens of millions of residents commend the House of Representatives for its bipartisan passage of the recently
April New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decreased 2.4 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for April 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 2.4 percent from a year ago.
U.S. Census Bureau: Hispanics Reach 10.2 Million Homeowners
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®), the nation’s largest Hispanic business organization, today released the 2025 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report, which revealed that 2025 was a record-breaking year for Hispanic homeownership.
Builder Sentiment Posts Gain in May but Significant Affordability Challenges Persist
Builder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and
HUD?Supported Breakthrough Regional Pilots Summit Charts a Scalable Path Forward for Offsite Construction and...
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and its
Alliance Highlights Need for Real Affordable Housing Solutions Without Sacrificing Public Lands
Leaders from the affordable housing and public lands communities today unveiled a joint principles framework rejecting
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.2% Increase in April
Existing-home sales increased by 0.2% month-over-month in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the real estate
Mortgage Delinquencies Increase in the First Quarter of 2026
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.44 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the first
HACLA’s Section 8 Program Earns HUD’s Highest Performance Rating
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) has earned the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) highest performance rating for its administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program--- one of the largest rental assistance programs in the nation.
Multifamily Developer Confidence Holds Steady in First Quarter
The Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) produced mixed results for the first quarter of 2026. The MMS produces two
Home Prices Increased in 71% of Metro Areas in First Quarter of 2026
Home prices rose in 71% of metro markets (167 out of 235) during the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. This is down
Construction Employment Rises By 9,000 In April As Nonresidential Hiring Offsets Residential Declines And...
Industry Employment Continues to Outpace Overall Job Growth Amid Strong Demand for Data Centers and Other Nonresidential
MBA Statement on HUD Updates to FHA MAP Guide Requirements
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) updates to a selection of requirements in its
National Fair Housing Alliance Condemns Shameful DOJ Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center
The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) today condemned the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). This is the latest escalation in a coordinated campaign to dismantle civil rights protections and silence the organizations that stand in the way of hate and discrimination.
Home Building Shows Signs of Stabilization with Monthly Gain in Starts
Housing production bounced back in March as builders cautiously ramp up production despite ongoing headwinds. Overall housing starts increased 10.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual
