Union Home Mortgage (UHM) has launched a new product suite, UHM Platinum, to broaden its loan offerings and increase its presence in the nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) market. The company said the initiative is part of an effort to strengthen both new and existing relationships with investors and provide greater flexibility in mortgage options. Through UHM Platinum, investors will have access to...

Fannie Mae announced new leadership roles on Wednesday for three key existing leaders at the government-sponsored enterprise. It appointed chief operating officer Peter Akwaboah as acting CEO while the company searches for a permanent chief executive. According to a press release, the leadership roles are effective immediately.   Akwaboah joined Fannie Mae from Morgan Stanley, where he served as...

With the rise in gig economy workers and borrowers looking to use their cryptocurrency assets as collateral for a loan, non-QM mortgages and non-agency loans are beating records, according to Tom Davis, the head of sales at Deephaven Mortgage. In an interview at the Mortgage Bankers Association‘s annual conference in Las Vegas, Davis sat down with HousingWire to highlight the company’s record...

Perched in Nevada’s Black Mountains behind the double guard gates of MacDonald Highlands, the aptly-named Horizon House arrives with the kind of views that make you pause — 270 degrees sweeping across the Las Vegas Strip, Red Rock, and DragonRidge Golf Course. Listed at $12,500,000, the 2023 build is equal parts privacy play and architectural flex, designed to live like a single-story with a rare...

A palatial waterfront estate on Key Biscayne is hitting the market at $29.5 million, and it comes with serious boating credentials. Set on a 32,300-square-foot lot, the property delivers 346 feet of water frontage with direct ocean access — a prime setup for the yacht set. The seller is Raúl Rocha Cantú, Mexican businessman, philanthropist, and co-owner of Miss Universe. Behind gates and lush...

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This Trending Now story features the most-saved exterior photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2025.This countdown of the 10 most-saved new exterior photos on Houzz showcases homes that make a strong first impression. With classic Shingle-style charm to...

Hong Kong's office sector showed signs of recovery in the third quarter of 2025, led by heightened leasing activity from IPO-driven and wealth management tenants, according to JLL's latest Preliminary Market Summary. Total net absorption jumped 137.5% quarter-on-quarter to 646,000 square feet, reversing a subdued first half. Vacancy rates edged lower to 13.4% in September from 13.6% in June, with Central...

Mortgage rates have edged slightly lower over the past few days, hovering near year-to-date lows as markets weigh the ongoing government shutdown and await key inflation data later this week. “Rates have been fairly flat the last week and a half; the shutdown really hasn’t — at least as far as the mortgage market is concerned — had many dramatic effects,” said Adam Neft, senior vice president...

eXp Realty has announced the launch of two major artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives; Mira, a new AI-powered business assistant — and the eXp University AI Accelerator Series, an eight-week program aimed at helping agents learn to integrate AI and automation. Unveiled Tuesday at eXpCon Miami, Mira allows agents to instantly access real-time business data, navigate tools and perform tasks through...