Mortgage Costs Are Changing | Here's What It Means For You
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Adam Rose discusses major developments in the housing and mortgage markets, including shifts in real estate agent discovery and rising credit report costs.
🔔 This Week on The Mortgage Guy Podcast In this episode, Adam Rose, Vice President and Senior Loan Officer with Western Ohio Mortgage, breaks down several major developments impacting today's housing and mortgage markets. 🏡 Real Estate & Agent Trends New research from Zillow reveals a major shift in how home sellers are finding real estate agents. While word-of-mouth once dominated, 36% of sellers now find their agent online, more than doubling since 2018. Adam explains what this means for agents, digital presence, Google reviews, and consumer behavior. 💳 Rising Credit Report Costs Credit reporting fees are increasing dramatically heading into 2026, with reported hikes of 40–50%. Adam explains why this is not lender greed, how these costs impact both consumers and lenders, and why the industry is pushing back. He also shares comments from Bill Pulte, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, regarding growing scrutiny of credit bureau pricing strategies. 📉 Mortgage Rates & MBS Market Update The episode closes with a major announcement: a proposed $200 billion mortgage-backed securities purchase plan involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Adam explains how renewed MBS…
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