Deadly Tornadoes Strike in the Night Across the Midwest, Destroying Homes and Killing 2

Damaging tornadoes and massive hail were reported across multiple states on Tuesday night during a dangerous severe weather outbreak from the Plains to the Midwest. Several tornadoes caused significant damage in Indiana, Illinois, and Texas on Tuesday night, according to AccuWeather, while hailstone

Inflation Holds Steady at 2.4% in February

Inflation held steady in February, before the Iran war caused an oil price shock, giving Federal Reserve officials another key data point as they prepare to vote on interest rate policy next week. Overall prices increased by 2.4% in the 12 months through February 2026, meeting economist expectations

Mortgage Applications Today: Mortgage Demand Hits 4-Week High as Homebuyers Defy Financial Market Volatility

The demand for home loans increased 3.2% from the prior week, for the week ending March 6, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. This is the fourth straight week mortgage applications have increased. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 3.2% o

Verification is the new credit score

The mortgage industry does not have a speed problem. It has a confidence problem. For decades, the credit score has served as the central organizing mechanism of mortgage risk. It estimates the probability of repayment using historical behavioral data. It is statistically validated, embedded in capi