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As mortgage rates stabilize and inventory grows, the HousingWire 2026 Housing Market forecast points to modest price changes and improved conditions for buyers this year. Our forecast range for the 10-year yield is between 3.80% and 4.60% with mortgage rates ranging from 5.75% to 6.75%. If mortgage rates stay below 6.25%, we will get an additional 237,000 existing home sales in 2026.
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Blue Sage partners with Kinective on mortgage modernization at community banks, credit unions
Jul 15, 2026Blue Sage Solutions has formed a strategic partnership with Kinective to simplify how banks and credit unions connect their digital mortgage lending technology to core banking and servicing systems.
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Higher mortgage rates push applications lower after holiday week
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UWM broker ultimatum tied to 5 bps price drop at rivals
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Christy Soukhamneut on joining Stockton Mortgage as chief strategy and innovation officer
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Bank regulators issue guidance on credit risk for unauthorized workers
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Cornerstone Capital Bank expands retail mortgage presence by adding Daryl Wizelman Team
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Big banks crush Q2 mortgage origination expectations
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MBA reports June decline in mortgage credit availability
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