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Fortune ·

Anthropic’s third quarter results mean IPO math and history are not on its side, analysts say

A lot has to go right for investors to earn an above-market return even if Anthropic prices well below the $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion it is seeking
National Mortgage News ·

Tracking the biggest IMB talent shifts in 2026

Independent mortgage banks have touted the onboarding of mortgage talent responsible for over $2 billion in origination volume through October.
HousingWire Mortgage news section ·

Only people with skin in the game should be behind AI mortgage tools

Compliance rules and real follow-up workflows can break generic chatbots in production lending
Fox Business ·

Affordability takes center stage as Americans cast their ballots in high-stakes midterms

High prices for gasoline and other goods are key issues for midterm voters, with six in 10 Americans citing the cost of living as their chief concern.
CNBC Personal Finance ·

I bonds now pay 5.51% — but there are trade-offs. What to know before buying

I bonds are now paying 5.51%. Here are some key things to know before investing, according to financial experts.
The Mortgage Reports ·

What Credit Score Do You Need for a Home Equity Loan?

Wondering what credit score you need for a home equity loan? See the typical score ranges lenders look for, what else matters, and how to...
Freddie Mac (Primary Mortgage Market Survey / Investor Relations) ·

Freddie Mac Announces Results of Tender Offer for Certain STACR Notes

Freddie Mac Multifamily Announces Launch of Integrated Conventional Small Product for Loans Under $10 Million Content Import Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:21 Read more about Freddie Mac Multifamily Announces…
NerdWallet Mortgages news ·

Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, November 2: Noticeably Lower

TL;DR: Mortgage rates slid enough today to get home buyers' attention.
Federal Reserve FOMC Meeting Calendar ·

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by The Bank of Nova Scotia

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by The Bank of Nova Scotia
Fortune ·

China and Russia have hypersonic missiles. This $13 billion startup wants the U.S. to catch up

In 2022, Bryon Hargis, Andrew Kreitz, and Sean Pitt—all previously SpaceX executives—cofounded Castelion to help close America’s hypersonics gap. The company’s now valued at $13 billion.
National Mortgage News ·

VantageScore president and CEO resigns amid credit score war

During Silvio Tavares' five-year tenure, the company more than tripled its market presence and saw widespread adoption of its crediting-scoring model.
HousingWire Mortgage news section ·

Could dual licensing grow as agents, LOs seek revenue opportunities?

RETR identified 3,729 agent and loan officer name matches, with 40% in California
Fox Business ·

Thousands of blood pressure medication bottles recalled nationwide after pills fail quality test

The nationwide recall affects thousands of bottles of prescription blood pressure tablets from two lots, both with an expiration date of May 31, 2027.
CNBC Personal Finance ·

Trump Account holders to receive SpaceX stock from Gwynne Shotwell in December

Eligible Trump Account holders will begin receiving donated shares of SpaceX stock in December, President and COO Gwynne Shotwell said in a post on X.
NerdWallet Mortgages news ·

Nov. 3 Is National Sandwich Day — Sink Your Teeth into 11 Deals

Restaurants and sandwich chains nationwide are celebrating with BOGO subs, discounts and free food with a minimum purchase.
Fortune ·

What Apple CEO John Ternus isn’t talking about: “The biggest risk to the Apple ecosystem”

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
National Mortgage News ·

Gain on sale margins to slip in 2027, analysts warn

The adjustments come after Rocket management said the mortgage business will end this year and 2027 with originations below industry economists' forecasts.
HousingWire Mortgage news section ·

Could Social Security turmoil influence senior homeowners and reverse mortgage demand?

Senior homeowners will continue to face long-term budgeting pressures, with implications for the reverse mortgage segment
Fox Business ·

Apple posts record September quarter under new CEO as iPhone, Mac sales surge

Apple reported record September-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion, driven by strong iPhone 18 Pro and Mac sales despite price increases.
CNBC Personal Finance ·

Fed will vote on rates less often. What that could mean for borrowers

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said he plans to reduce the number of rate-setting votes, a move some economists say could delay relief for borrowers.
NerdWallet Mortgages news ·

5 Things to Know About the Fold Bitcoin Credit Card

It's light on fees and can snag you lucrative rewards on everyday spending — if you tie up large sums with the company.
Fortune ·

HPE’s CEO says his company has ‘zero exposure’ to AI’s financing web

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National Mortgage News ·

Wells Fargo wants customers to prove they've revoked AI agents

Starting Nov. 24, even if Wells Fargo customers tell an AI agent to stop accessing their accounts, they'd still be liable for any agent activity unless they produce evidence they did so.
HousingWire Mortgage news section ·

eLEND expands credit eligibility for FHA cash-out refis, conventional loans

Limited-time CreditEdge locks must be in place by the end of 2026 and require an AUS approval
Fox Business ·

What to know about Florida's property tax measure and how it could affect homeowners

The Sunshine State's Amendment 3 could raise the homestead exemption to $250,000, but critics warn it shifts tax burdens to renters and businesses.
CNBC Personal Finance ·

Social Security may have to cut retirement benefits in six years. Here's how much money is at stake for beneficiaries

The latest projections show Social Security may have to cut retirement benefits in six years. Here's what may happen if Congress doesn't prevent that.
NerdWallet Mortgages news ·

I Don’t Buy With a Little Help From My Friends

Americans are coordinating with friends and family to save money this holiday season.
Fortune ·

Transamerica Institute’s CEO warns of a retirement ‘perfect storm’ as even affluent Americans fall short of the $2.6 million goal

Uncertainty about the future of Social Security, persistent inflation, competing financial priorities, and the threat of job disruptions are all making it harder for Americans to save for retirement.
National Mortgage News ·

Controversial billion-dollar brokerage faces more legal pressure

West Capital Lending, which has been previously fined for unlicensed origination activity, is fighting lawsuits from two local rivals and an ex-employee.
HousingWire Mortgage news section ·

Longbridge’s Larissa Morrell on the evolution of reverse mortgage products and partnerships

The company’s new VP of product development talks about proprietary products, home equity investments and potential partnerships
Fox Business ·

Marvell, Lumentum tout historic $115B deal to create ‘category leader’ in AI connectivity

Marvell CEO Matt Murphy calls the $115 billion Lumentum acquisition a once-in-a-generation move to create a dominant AI connectivity leader.
CNBC Personal Finance ·

Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 5.51% for the next six months

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2027.
NerdWallet Mortgages news ·

How to Make a $50 Holiday Gift Feel Like $100

Trade time and a little extra thought to enhance gifts this holiday season.
Fortune ·

Cheap flights in Europe face a fuel cost reckoning as Ryanair’s CEO says fares could rise up to 20% next year because of the Iran war

Michael O’Leary warns that European airfares could rise as much as 20% in 2027 as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and forces airlines to cut flights.
National Mortgage News ·

High mortgage rates complicate the case for paying cash for a home

With mortgage rates elevated, the homebuying math has changed for some clients. Advisors weigh the costs of borrowing against other factors such as tax consequences and liquidity needs.
HousingWire Mortgage news section ·

Exclusive: CrossCountry Mortgage demands payment from former LOs, invokes 2-year non-solicitation

Documents show the company is demanding 75 bps for each refinanced loan on former customers
Fox Business ·

LARRY KUDLOW: My Prediction — Voters, Not Polls Will Decide This Election

Even the Times acknowledges that Republicans are winning over late deciders by 9 percentage points in seven battleground states.
CNBC Personal Finance ·

These Senate races may help determine the fate of Social Security

Social Security's retirement trust fund may run out in 2032. Senators elected this November will be in office when that deadline comes.
NerdWallet Mortgages news ·

Mortgage Rates Today, Friday, October 30: Noticeably Lower

TL;DR: Mortgage rates slid enough today to get home buyers' attention.
Fortune ·

‘Fastest entertainment property in history’: GTA VI arrives to test a thin November box office

A24’s You Can See Everything took No. 1 with $11.4 million as studios sat out Halloween. November brings Hunger Games, Focker In-Law, and Rockstar’s 13-years-in-the-making sequel.
National Mortgage News ·

CCM's VantageScore test saves $2,500; rivals lock FICO deals

CCM reports VantageScore savings as FICO's bundle gains traction with others and ex-officials voice concern about unified loan prices for both metrics.
HousingWire Mortgage news section ·

Silvio Tavares steps down as VantageScore CEO, Anthony Hutchinson named interim leader

Hutchinson has spent four years at VantageScore, holding prior roles at Fannie, Freddie and NAR
Fox Business ·

Billionaire tax puts California’s economic future before midterm voters

The Golden State's Proposition 40 billionaire tax could raise far less than $100 billion as wealthy residents flee California before the vote.
CNBC Personal Finance ·

Automatic 401(k) rollovers reduce cash-outs, research finds — but few accounts reach new employer plans

Workers with small 401(k) balances are cashing out less often under an automatic portability program, but most accounts remain in temporary IRAs.
Fortune ·

New Apple CEO John Ternus chalks up some early wins, but the honeymoon is over

Apple beat earnings expectations Monday, but it’s facing surging memory chip costs and investor questions about its new Siri AI product.
National Mortgage News ·

Rate's P&L pitch: Set your own margins, run your own branch

Rate is courting established branch operators, including those at lenders being acquired, with a P&L model that lets them set margins and pricing while keeping their local brand.
HousingWire Mortgage news section ·

Q3 2026 earnings for publicly traded mortgage, real estate and homebuilder companies

As earnings results wrap up for Q3 2026, here's a rundown of what's happened for major lenders, brokerages, homebuilders, listing portals and title firms.
Fox Business ·

Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship Apeiron, targets commercial spaceflight return in 2027

Virgin Galactic's new Apeiron spacecraft has arrived at Spaceport America, where testing will precede a planned return to commercial spaceflights in 2027.
CNBC Personal Finance ·

Class action lawsuit blames Trump officials for student loan forgiveness delays

The American Federation of Teachers sued the Trump administration, alleging it unlawfully blocked student loan forgiveness for tens of thousands of borrowers.
On the forums
Escrow Shortage Due to Error
r/Mortgages · 76 · 143 Escrow, PMI & Servicer
High Deductible Health Plan with HSA or a health plan with no deductible?
r/personalfinance · 62 · 36 Insurance
How much is a 3-car garage worth? [MN]
r/RealEstate · 7 · 66 Homeseller
Which ongoing homeownership cost changed your monthly budget the most after you bought?
r/Mortgages · 38 · 80 Buying a Home
Divorcing at 37. Financial check and advice needed.
r/personalfinance · 67 · 34 Planning
Update on “Landlord is selling the house and is interested in selling to us. Need advice.”
r/RealEstate · 183 · 45 Homebuyer
What a 50-year mortgage actually costs vs a 30-year: same $400k loan, same 6.5% rate
r/Mortgages · 10 · 36 Loan Programs
CDs rolled over one too many times and now I can't find my money
r/personalfinance · 457 · 87 Other
When did you know it was time to sell your current home?
r/RealEstate · 20 · 45 Homeseller
Meeting with Financial Advisor for the first time. What should I be prepared to discuss that is often overlooked?
r/personalfinance · 101 · 124 Planning
Which exterior upgrades are actually worth doing before selling?
r/RealEstate · 45 · 66
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