FOA leads July HECM endorsements while HMBS issuance remains weak
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements declined in July after an uptick in June, while HECM Mortgage-Backed Securities (HMBS) issuance remained near the lowest levels seen since 2009, according to data released Monday by New View Advisors. The top 15 originators endorsed 2,034 HECM loan
Why Builders FirstSource bought ICG; and why Pulte sold it
Builders FirstSource’s acquisition of Innovative Construction Group (ICG) from PulteGroup signals that, while homebuilders see value in off-site construction, many prefer to rely on third-party manufacturers rather than own those operations themselves, especially during down cycles. Builders FirstS
Dream Finders adds Rick Beckwitt as Beazer bid heats up
Dream Finders Homes’ 2026 quest to acquire Beazer Homes has focused mostly on the target’s financial and operational underperformance. Dream Finders has publicly argued that Beazer shareholders deserve the certainty of a cash exit and that a new owner can produce better results from the company’s as
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