In this conversation with HousingWire’s Allison LaForgia, Longbridge COO Bill Packer discusses the company’s evolving approach to technology innovation, from bringing development in-house to deploying AI-powered agents that improve reverse mortgage productivity and customer engagement. Packer shares how tools like Loanbridge Bridget and IRIS are streamlining operations, why human expertise remains essential and how Longbridge is investing in new lending products to meet changing borrower needs. housingwire.com/videos/longb…

The move doubles Balance Homes' footprint following a relaunch backed by $30 million led by Falco Group: housingwire.com/articles/bal…

Los Angeles ordinances that took effect June 30 hold off full SB 79 compliance citywide until 2030, which Raman opposed: housingwire.com/articles/yim…

AI can speed captions and photo cleanup, but templates tied to MLS data prevent errors at scale: housingwire.com/articles/ai-…

Research estimates smaller lots could have added 3.1 million starter homes in 10 years, at 10% to 15% lower prices: housingwire.com/articles/sta…

Officials are seeking an administrator to guide participants through the process: housingwire.com/articles/bay…

Executive order draft calls for policy actions across several areas, including mortgage insurance, manufactured housing and refinance costs: housingwire.com/articles/tru…

Total funds held in Real Wallet checking accounts have grown to $45 million: housingwire.com/articles/rea…

The company has mapped renovation hotspots by ZIP code as lenders and servicers eye home equity opportunities: housingwire.com/articles/kuk…

The search for housing affordability is getting harder as mortgage rates top 7%, with weakening contract activity in Omaha, Huntsville and Tulsa: housingwire.com/articles/low…

Deal is expected to close by the end of 2026: housingwire.com/articles/nor…

Investor activity remained concentrated in the Midwest and Sun Belt: housingwire.com/articles/sma…

Onity says it has cooperated with state regulators and is prepared to meet any properly defined standards: housingwire.com/articles/oni…

NAR data shows median expenses hit $9,530 while median gross income reached $59,200 in 2026: housingwire.com/articles/rea…

In a conversation with HousingWire’s Allison LaForgia, Mortgage Cadence CEO Michael Detwiler discussed why he returned to the company, how agentic AI could reshape mortgage operations and why the traditional loan origination system may be giving way to a more automated mortgage lending appliance. housingwire.com/videos/mortg…

Kentucky broker says a 5% deposit promise and delayed funds raised laundering concerns: housingwire.com/articles/ear…

Orion was launched by MetroList, Northern Nevada Regional MLS and Oregon Data Share: housingwire.com/articles/mls…

In this conversation with HousingWire’s Allison LaForgia, Spring EQ CEO and Executive Chairman Joe Steffa discusses the evolving mortgage market, growing demand for home equity lending and the company’s approach to supporting brokers through education, technology and product diversification. Steffa also shares how AI is changing mortgage operations, why industry consolidation will continue and how Spring EQ is giving back through its Giving Tuesday initiative. housingwire.com/videos/sprin…

The Washington state federal case would keep antitrust and consumer claims alive if the order stands: housingwire.com/articles/zil…

Purchase applications dropped 7% week over week and ran 18% below last year: housingwire.com/articles/mba…