Mortgages

Rocket Companies Inc (NYSE:RKT) traded sharply higher in Thursday's after-hours session after President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social to outline a sweeping plan aimed at lowering U.S. mortgage rates. Here’s what investors need to know. Rocket Companies shares are climbing with...

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Rocket Companies Inc (NYSE:RKT) shares traded higher on Tuesday, propelled by a shift in Federal Reserve expectations. Here’s what investors need to know. RKT stock is racing ahead of the pack. See the complete data here. What To Know: With traders now pricing in an 81% probability of a...

President Donald Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, aimed at tackling America’s housing affordability crisis, received the backing of real estate iBuying platform Opendoor Technologies Inc.’s (NASDAQ:OPEN) CEO, Kaz Nejatian, who described the move as being bullish for the sector....

American debt hit a record high of $38 trillion earlier this week. Here's a look at how quickly the debt is growing and how much every American would owe today. Record National Debt A government shutdown isn't the only thing that could be putting pressure on the country’s health moving...

Equifax Inc's (NYSE:EFX) recently announced pricing for VantageScore® 4.0 mortgage credit scores is likely to preserve the company's unit economics, according to Needham. EFX stock is moving in positive territory. Get the inside scoop here. The Equifax Analyst: Analyst Kyle Peterson reiterated...

Approving mortgages for young homebuyers and gig workers is a challenge that traditional lenders often struggle to address.  Beeline Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) is bringing a new approach designed specifically for these underserved segments.  BLNE stock is up 130% this month. See the...

Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NASDAQ:COOP) said Friday its stockholders approved the company's $9.4 billion all-stock merger with Rocket Companies Inc. (NYSE:RKT), sending both stocks higher. Rocket shares also gained after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data drove yields lower and lifted hopes for a rate...

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) may be on the path out of government conservatorship, as a new report builds on earlier signals from President Donald Trump about plans to return the firms to public ownership. What Happened: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under...

Fintech platform company Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the highlights. What Happened: Rocket reported adjusted revenue of $1.34 billion, beating a Street consensus estimate of $1.28 billion according to data from Benzinga...

Ark Invest, a leading investment management firm led by Cathie Wood, has highlighted a pivotal development set to bridge the world of blockchain-based capital with the substantial U.S. mortgage market. What Happened: According to Nick Grous, an associate portfolio manager at Ark Invest, the recent...

In a landmark decision, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte announced plans to consider cryptocurrency as a mortgage asset on Wednesday, aligning with President Donald Trump’s vision of making the U.S. a global crypto hub. What Happened: Pulte took to X, directing federally...

Federal National Mortgage Association (OTCQB:FNMA), aka Fannie Mae, shares were trading up 2.09% to $10.77 Wednesday afternoon following an announcement and a statement from President Donald Trump. What to Know: Shares gained Wednesday after Trump said he was working on taking the housing giants (...

Best known for shorting stocks like GameStop, Citron Research's Andrew Left also shares long calls on stocks that are undervalued by Wall Street. Citron shared its latest stock pick Tuesday, a company it believes is misunderstood by investors. What Happened: Citron said Tuesday it is "pounding the...

Home sales fell sharply in March and weekly mortgage applications plunged as high interest rates and economic uncertainty stifled demand as the spring home-buying season got underway.  The Details: Sales of previously owned homes in March fell 5.9% from February to 4.02 million units on a...