loanDepot enhances home equity access with two new product options

California-based mortgage lender loanDepot on Wednesday announced the expansion of its equityFREEDOM portfolio to provide nearly 50 million U.S. homeowners with access to their tappable home equity.The expansion adds 10- and 30-year fixed-term options to the company’s existing 20-year fixed-rate hom

What’s the fuss over Realtor-owned MLSs opening the door to all agents?

In some states, the door has been open for many years to real estate agents who want to access their local MLS without being a Realtor. But controversy has been rising of late after actions by associations in Phoenix and Austin. (Image generated by AI through Midjourney)In 1994, the National Associa

Will higher inflation and mortgage rates create a recession?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in with inflation higher than expected today, particularly in the month-to-month data, which caused the 10-year yield to spike sharply within seconds after the report. This is what I discussed on today’s episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast — that there are ri