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Short Takes: Housing Availability Cited as Biggest Obstacle to Homeownership / Negative Equity Becomes Near-Obsolete / BlackWolf Advisory, Authority Partners Team on AI Servicing / FoA Expands Executive Team

July 27, 2026

James Dohnert

Some 46% of lenders believe a shortage of available starter homes is the biggest barrier for first-time buyers.

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Prime Non-Agency MBS Issuance Drops in 2Q

Agency MBS Issuance Sags in July as Refi Market Fades

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