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Dave Hershman is the top mortgage expert with seven books and hundreds of articles published. Connect with him on Twitter to share, interact, and get learn.

A study released recently by RE/MAX found that 88% of prospective buyers plan to purchase a home in 2026. Some 78% said that more affordable home prices would prompt them to....buff.ly/Ftj5u9T

OriginationPro's tweet image. A study released recently by RE/MAX found that 88% of prospective buyers plan to purchase a home in 2026. Some 78% said that more affordable home prices would prompt them to....buff.ly/Ftj5u9T

‘Tis the season to be jolly. And certainly, the retail industry is hoping that the consumer is feeling quite jolly as the holiday season and the year come to a close. It is estimated that....buff.ly/Ftj5u9T

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Mortgage rates were stable in the past week, despite the weak unemployment report and tame inflation news. According to the Freddie Mac weekly survey, 30-year fixed rates.....buff.ly/Ftj5u9T

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The more things change, the more they stay the same, at least when it comes to younger generations’ dreams of homeownership. Affordability challenges for first-time homebuyers trying to make the....buff.ly/HESltlF Source: Scotsman Guide

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As 2026 inches closer, some forecasters are growing less optimistic about the future of home sales in the year ahead. Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group recently released its November forecast, which....buff.ly/HESltlF Source: Real Estate News

OriginationPro's tweet image. As 2026 inches closer, some forecasters are growing less optimistic about the future of home sales in the year ahead. Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group recently released its November forecast, which....buff.ly/HESltlF Source: Real Estate News

FHA has issued Mortgagee Letter 2025-23 which announces the 2026 loan limits with a base loan amount of $541,287 (65% of conforming) and a high-cost limit of....buff.ly/HESltlF

OriginationPro's tweet image. FHA has issued Mortgagee Letter 2025-23 which announces the 2026 loan limits with a base loan amount of  $541,287 (65% of conforming) and a high-cost limit of....buff.ly/HESltlF

The Federal Reserve met for the last time in 2025 last week and the result was a decrease in their benchmark interest rate of 0.25%. Overall, the decision was not surprising despite the lack of....buff.ly/HESltlF

OriginationPro's tweet image. The Federal Reserve met for the last time in 2025 last week and the result was a decrease in their benchmark interest rate of 0.25%. Overall, the decision was not surprising despite the lack of....buff.ly/HESltlF

Mortgage rates moved up early last week but fell after the Fed meeting concluded, which was after the survey period was closed. According to the Freddie Mac weekly survey, 30-year fixed rates rose to....buff.ly/HESltlF

OriginationPro's tweet image. Mortgage rates moved up early last week but fell after the Fed meeting concluded, which was after the survey period was closed. According to the Freddie Mac weekly survey, 30-year fixed rates rose to....buff.ly/HESltlF

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In a potentially industry-altering move, FICO has launched a direct license program that will allow tri-merge resellers to calculate and distribute FICO scores directly to lenders. The program effectively cuts out the middlemen by....buff.ly/JG7LdEu Source: Scotsman Guide

OriginationPro's tweet image. In a potentially industry-altering move, FICO has launched a direct license program that will allow tri-merge resellers to calculate and distribute FICO scores directly to lenders. The program effectively cuts out the middlemen by....buff.ly/JG7LdEu Source: Scotsman Guide

Despite the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown, the housing market didn't stall in October. Existing home sales increased 1.2% month-over-month and....buff.ly/JG7LdEu

OriginationPro's tweet image. Despite the record-breaking 43-day government shutdown, the housing market didn't stall in October. Existing home sales increased 1.2% month-over-month and....buff.ly/JG7LdEu

There was a more than expected increase of 114,000 jobs, but the gain was tempered by the revision downward of 33,000 jobs for the previous two months. Plus....buff.ly/JG7LdEu

OriginationPro's tweet image. There was a more than expected increase of 114,000 jobs, but the gain was tempered by the revision downward of 33,000 jobs for the previous two months. Plus....buff.ly/JG7LdEu

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Mortgage rates eased a bit for the second straight week as the Fed meeting approached. According to the Freddie Mac weekly survey, 30-year fixed rates fell to 6.19% last week from 6.23% the previous week. In addition.....buff.ly/JG7LdEu

OriginationPro's tweet image. Mortgage rates eased a bit for the second straight week as the Fed meeting approached. According to the Freddie Mac weekly survey, 30-year fixed rates fell to 6.19% last week from 6.23% the previous week. In addition.....buff.ly/JG7LdEu

Cotality took a look at mortgage fraud risk instances nationwide in Q3 in its latest National Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index. The results....buff.ly/H7Cqifh

OriginationPro's tweet image. Cotality took a look at mortgage fraud risk instances nationwide in Q3 in its latest National Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index. The results....buff.ly/H7Cqifh

The U.S. Federal Housing Agency (FHFA) announced the conforming loan limit values (CLLs) for mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will acquire in 2026. In most of the United States, the 2026 CLL value for one-unit properties will be....buff.ly/H7Cqifh

OriginationPro's tweet image. The U.S. Federal Housing Agency (FHFA) announced the conforming loan limit values (CLLs) for mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will acquire in 2026. In most of the United States, the 2026 CLL value for one-unit properties will be....buff.ly/H7Cqifh

Jobs and inflation are certainly headline reports, but there is an avalanche of additional data which has started to flow. Of major importance is the estimate of economic growth for the third quarter. The original estimate was due October 30th and the....buff.ly/H7Cqifh

OriginationPro's tweet image. Jobs and inflation are certainly headline reports, but there is an avalanche of additional data which has started to flow. Of major importance is the estimate of economic growth for the third quarter. The original estimate was due October 30th and the....buff.ly/H7Cqifh

Mortgage rates eased a bit in the past week as data started flowing again. According to the Freddie Mac weekly survey, 30-year fixed rates fell to 6.23% last week from 6.26% the previous week. In addition....buff.ly/H7Cqifh

OriginationPro's tweet image. Mortgage rates eased a bit in the past week as data started flowing again. According to the Freddie Mac weekly survey, 30-year fixed rates fell to 6.23% last week from 6.26% the previous week. In addition....buff.ly/H7Cqifh

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