Tagged: mortgages

June 4, 2026 @ 2:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has indicated that the latest Bank of England data on money and credit for April 2026 reveals a nuanced picture of household borrowing trends, with mortgage activity highlighting both resilience in parts of the housing market and growing pressures on affordability. KPMG UK… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 6:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that mortgage affordability across the United Kingdom has reached its most strained point since 2008, according to a new analysis by UK Finance. The industry body’s latest Lending Where We Live report highlights sharp contrasts in the financial burden faced by… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 7:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fannie Mae has agreed to purchase the first-ever conforming mortgages that incorporate cryptocurrency collateral. Through a recent partnership between mortgage lender Better Home & Finance (NASDAQ: BETR) as well as crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), homebuyers can now use Bitcoin or USDC stablecoin to cover their down… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 2:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

An analysis from UK’s property finance platform LendInvest (LSE: LINV) has shed light on a hidden cost of homeownership in Britain: thousands of would-be buyers are sacrificing job satisfaction just to qualify for a mortgage. The findings paint a concerning picture of how outdated lending… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 6:17 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Tradeweb (Nasdaq: TW), a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, and MAXEX, a digital exchange for trading U.S. residential mortgage loans through a single centralized clearinghouse, this week announced a commercial collaboration with the goal of expanding access to… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 1:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK mortgage market demonstrated further resilience in the final three months of 2025, as both arrears and repossessions declined according to the latest industry data from UK Finance. Released recently this month, the figures highlight ongoing stability in homeowner and buy-to-let lending, with arrears… Read More

February 16, 2026 @ 4:30 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Maestro AI, a vertical artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform built for mortgage origination, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by New Stack Ventures, with participation from Family VC, ZFO, Roark’s Drift, and a group of local angel investors. The capital will… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s financial sector is showing signs of adaptation and cautious positivity as outlined in recent reports from UK Finance. Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, the organization’s latest Economic Review highlights tentative improvements in business sentiment, while another key update explores the expanding specialist buy-to-let… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 4:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest Group has outlined key strategies in order to bolster homebuyers, entrepreneurs, and everyday financial literacy across the UK. These moves reflect the bank‘s commitment to innovation, partnerships, and community empowerment amid evolving economic challenges. First, NatWest has forged a three-year alliance with Rightmove, the… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 10:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Valon Technologies and Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR) have deepened their collaboration, harnessing artificial intelligence and blockchain to deliver tangible improvements in loan origination, servicing, and overall performance. Announced on February 4, 2026, this partnership emphasizes practical outcomes over hype, addressing inefficiencies in the industry… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s LendInvest (LSE: LINV) has recently reported significant expansion and strategic advancements in its business operations. As of the end of 2025, the company’s Funds Under Management reportedly reached £5.44 billion, marking a notable milestone in its growth trajectory. This figure reflects robust lending activity,… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bilt Rewards has unveiled an expansion to its popular rewards program with the launch of Bilt Card 2.0, introducing three new credit cards that now allow users to earn points on mortgage payments for the first time. Announced recently, this update builds on the company’s… Read More

January 8, 2026 @ 1:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2025 drew to a close and 2026 begins, a slight decline in borrowing costs failed to spark significant interest among prospective homebuyers. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association‘s latest weekly survey, released on January 7, 2026, overall mortgage application volume dropped 9.7% on a… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As we step into 2026, the US real estate market remains in flux, shaped by lingering effects of past low-interest policies and emerging economic pressures. Mortgage rates have stabilized but stay elevated compared to pandemic-era lows, while expectations for Federal Reserve actions vary widely. Meanwhile,… Read More

January 2, 2026 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2025 ended, the US real estate / property sector is showing signs of renewal, fueling hope among analysts for a stronger performance in 2026. Recent figures indicate that 30-year fixed mortgage rates fell for the third straight week, ending the year at 6.15%—the lowest… Read More

December 25, 2025 @ 4:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As of late December 2025, average mortgage rates in the United States have dipped for the second straight week, with the 30-year fixed-rate loan falling to around 6.18%, according to Freddie Mac‘s latest survey. This modest decline offers somewhat of a slight relief for prospective… Read More

December 7, 2025 @ 4:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mobile apps have transformed the customer experience in various industries with their streamlined, easy-to-navigate interfaces and convenient access. The mortgage servicing industry has been one of the few exceptions to that rule, until recently relying on their websites and offline communications as the primary means… Read More

December 4, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has recently released its latest Household Finance Review for Q3 2025, which explores trends in overall household spending, savings as well as borrowing. Mortgage lending activity returned to growth in Q3, after a quieter second quarter caused by many transactions having been brought… Read More

November 16, 2025 @ 1:29 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study, mortgage lenders have evolved from a transactional, volume-at-all-costs approach to adopt more consultative, advisory-style engagements with customers. That shift is paying off in the form of significantly higher customer satisfaction scores, improved trust and… Read More

November 13, 2025 @ 12:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest has recently unveiled the roll-out of shared ownership mortgages, which aim to offer improved accessibility and flexibility to customers looking to become homeowners. Shared ownership enables clients to buy a percentage of their home. NatWest will enable customers to borrow to fund purchases from… Read More