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CMG Financial's Tony Giglio Named a 2026 HousingWire Vanguard

HighTechLending’s Paul Fiore on serving senior homeowners: ‘Be holistic in your approach’

HighTechLending continues to be a key player in the reverse mortgage market as evidenced by its top 10 ranking for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage endorsements. But the California-...

Epique Realty COO Christopher Miller Honored with Prestigious 2026 HousingWire Vanguard Award

Recognizing his undeniable impact on the housing economy, Miller joins an elite class of C-level executives moving global markets forward.

Cornerstone Capital Bank expands retail mortgage presence by adding Daryl Wizelman Team

Cornerstone Capital Bank adds Daryl Wizelman and the Wizelman Team, expanding retail mortgage operations and leadership depth.

Fairway Home Mortgage launches nonprofit to combat senior financial fraud

Fairway Home Mortgage launches Fairway SAFE, a nonprofit focused on educating seniors and professionals to prevent elder exploitation.

Epique Realty Announces Board Member Sam Rodriguez as a Winner of the 2026 HousingWire Insiders Award

How a VA loan helps put California’s tough housing market in a better state

World Home Loans uses speed, entitlement knowledge, and layered strategy to help Veterans compete and lenders close more deals

J&W Gold Institute launches real estate agent Historic Home Specialist credential

J&W Gold Institute launched a Historic Home Specialist credential covering preservation, valuation and compliance for historic sales.

Checkr acquires Truv, expands mortgage income verification capacity

Deal reflects broader shift to centralized, API-driven verification platforms that seek to combat fraud, speed underwriting and meet regulatory standards

HousingWire expands AI strategy to housing data and news

HousingWire will distribute housing data and analysis via AI platforms using MCP, and Intelligence is set to exit beta this month.

Can a trusted car valuation brand win seller leads in housing?

Advisors question whether Kelley Blue Book Homes can differentiate in seller leads, as servicers already market valuations to homeowners.

Housing Finance Chief Opens VantageScore System to All Fannie, Freddie Lenders

By Kimberly Hayek The federal official who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac told the two mortgage companies on Thursday to allow every approved lender to use VantageScore, endin...

NatEquity analysis compares home equity products for senior homeowners

NatEquity compares HECMs, senior HELOCs, HEIs and HouseMoney for senior homeowners, outlining costs, terms and risks.

Open letter to FHFA, HUD, CFPB and Congress 

The open letter argues housing affordability remains impaired despite improved supply, citing rates and rising taxes and insurance. It proposes 5 actions, including optional prepay...

Pulte says FHFA weighing bi-merge, single credit report

FHFA opens door to VantageScore for all lenders

Housing Finance — When Helping a Deal Can Cross a Regulatory Line

Graceful Finance’s ‘Lifestyle Agreement’ targets senior homeowners with reverse mortgage alternative

Founder and CEO Anna Frankowska says the 3-year-old company is looking to address some of the hurdles of other home equity financing options

Truss Financial scales hybrid model with new direct lending platform

Truss is adding in-house underwriting and funding to cut turn times

Supreme Lending’s John Luddy says reverse mortgages are better positioned than ever

John Luddy says reverse mortgages benefit from high home values, more product options and aging-in-place demand.

Maxwell partners with Ardley on mortgage lead recapture

Maxwell integrates Ardley analytics to identify refinance, HELOC and purchase borrowers, then nurture leads in POS through a pilot.

The hidden housing multiplier: Why one better buyer match can unlock the next listing

Price-first search can hide financeable homes and surface unworkable ones. A payment-first approach reframes supply as payment-qualified inventory, which could expand usable option...

How to protect military buyers when the home tour is a video call

Agents must vet neighborhoods, flag condition risks early, and explain VA offer strength to sellers.

Tidalwave continues mortgage tech expansion, hiring Rebecca Frisbie and Zac Basile

Frisbie will lead mortgage platform efforts and Basile will run national sales

Opendoor moves ahead with mortgage offerings, touts controlled costs

Loans are available for any home purchase, not only Opendoor-owned properties