From the avalanche of Ferrari Luce memes ripping the new EV, there are a couple that stand out. Sadly, Ferrari shed $5 billion in market value today.
There are 3 types of crypto mortgages: borrowing against crypto to buy a home, borrowing against crypto for down payment, and using crypto to qualify for mortgage income or reserve requirements
Mortgage rates are up .625% since Iran war began February 28. Even with this rise, rates are still down .625% since early-2025. And YoY home prices are flat, helping buyer affordability.
Home affordability is the best in 4 years, with median earners spending 27.4% of their incomes on median priced homes. This is down from 35.3% a year ago.
The Basis Point Live Blog from Optimal Blue Summit 2026 covers the current state of mortgage markets and fintech. Optimal Blue powers rate pricing for 35% of the mortgage industry's 2026 projected fundings of $2.2 trillion.
Treasury chief Bessent and Fed chair nominee Warsh say AI is reason to cut rates. Former NY Fed chief Dudley disagrees for 5 reasons.
With mortgage rates below 6% and median home prices $397k to $414k, you can buy a home with 5% down if you make $110k to $114k.
President Trump move to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook could end up being challenged at the Supreme Court if her lawyer Abbe Lowell prevails
Homeowners who are selling cut prices on 27.4% of listings in July, and 37% of homebuilders cut prices by 5% in August.
Treasury chief Scott Bessent says Fed Funds Rate should be 1.5% to 1.75% lower, predicts .5% cut Sept 17, teases up to 11 Powell replacements
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