Homebuyers came out in force last week, and rates are trending down

Applications for purchase mortgages hit a seasonally adjusted 2025 high last week, with FHA, VA, and USDA applications for less pricey homes driving the surge. Continue reading

Shutdown slowing FHA, VA approvals; USDA loans are on hold

The FHA’s Office of Single Family Housing and some of its mortgage insurance programs are “operational but with limited services,” HUD said in bulletin to lenders. Continue reading

7 tips for guiding homebuyers through the VA loan process

Are your clients considering a Veterans Affairs home loan? Let Clever Real Estate’s Luke Babich walk you through the most common pain points to help ease the process for your buyers. Continue reading

Compass assembles new division serving military families, veterans

The brokerage is recruiting agents and regional directors from the military community to help launch the Compass Military Division in July. Continue reading

4 things to know about working with military buyers and sellers

Homebuyers and sellers are often motivated by the market and inventory — signals that buying or selling a home is a smart financial decision at that time. But a segment of buyers and sellers can’t always wait for the right time. They have to buy or sel… Continue reading

Lennar accused of manipulating borrower data in new lawsuit

The largest homebuilder in the country has been hit with a lawsuit accusing it of providing loans to unqualified borrowers. Continue reading