New-home mortgage demand declines from May to June

Metro Bank has launched a joint borrower sole proprietor (JBSP) mortgage, allowing first-time buyers to borrow up to 100% loan to value (LTV) with the support of an immediate family member. The mortgage allows applicants to borrow over 95% LTV, up to 100% LTV of the property’s purchase price. Both the borrower and joint…

When you drive through neighborhoods in the U.S., you might not expect that a number of those homes are empty. In fact, according to a new study from LendingTree, 14.5 million U.S. homes — roughly 1 in 10 nationwide — are unoccupied. But, LendingTree said, that doesn’t always mean availability. It said that some empty…

Netflix’s latest true-crime documentary has viewers questioning just how well they really know the person living next door. “Worst Neighbor Ever” delves into real-life disputes that spiraled into shocking acts of violence, fraud, and deception, proving that sometimes the greatest danger can be found just beyond the fence. “‘Worst Neighbor Ever’ takes a deep dive…

There were 728 new ETFs listed in the U.S. in the first half of 2026, and CFRA has identified five of them as notable launches (see Table 1). We screened the new launches and identified those that have rapidly gathered assets or innovated in growing ETF categories. These products are representative of the rapid and…

Every few months, a new piece appears questioning whether technology will finally make the mortgage adviser obsolete. Most recently, The Financial Times asked whether artificial intelligence (AI) could signal the end of the mortgage broker, reflecting a wider debate about how consumers will access financial products in the future. Or, indeed, how they are…

Ten days remain before the statutory deadline for federal agencies to publish the implementing rules under the GENIUS Act. As of this week, the rulebook is still missing, leaving stablecoin issuers to prepare against proposed texts rather than binding regulations. Seven federal agencies – the OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, Treasury, FinCEN and OFAC –…