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James Dohnert

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Homeownership Feels Out of Reach for Many Military Homebuyers

April 20, 2026
James Dohnert

More than half of survey respondents held at least one misconception about VA home loans, including about 30% that weren't aware that the loans require no downpayment.


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Short Takes: Homeowners Choose Remodels Over Moving / Renting Cheaper Than Buying Across Major Metros / NFTYDoor Becomes Independent Company / Maine Signs Bill on HEIs

April 20, 2026
James Dohnert
Renters save an average of $920 per month compared to buyers.
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loanDepot Turns to Figure in HELOC Partnership

April 17, 2026
James Dohnert
loanDepot will launch a new white-label home equity line of credit product powered by Figure that can provide homeowners an equity payout in as little as five days.
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AI Increasingly Used for Home Equity Loan Appraisals

April 17, 2026
James Dohnert
The rise in home equity lending by nonbanks is driving increased use of artificial intelligence in the appraisal process.
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Rocket Taps AWS Automation to Boost Processing Times

April 17, 2026
James Dohnert
A new proof-of-concept between Amazon Web Services and Rocket Close highlighted the potential to use AI to extract data from complex mortgage documents.
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Private Home Listings May Impact Appraisal Valuations

April 16, 2026
James Dohnert
Real estate professionals argue that private listings can be a net negative for homebuyers and sellers.
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Unison Hit With Class Action for HEIs in Colorado

April 13, 2026
James Dohnert
The lawsuit alleges that Unison lured Colorado homeowners into high-cost home equity agreements by falsely marketing its product as an interest-free option contract.
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Parents Playing Growing Role in Helping Children Afford Homes

April 13, 2026
James Dohnert
About six in 10 parents have provided or plan to provide financial assistance to help their child buy a home, according to a new survey released by Veterans United Home Loans.
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Short Takes: Property Tax Bills Rising / VantageScore Launches Credit Risk Analytics Tool / The Loan Store Fills MBS From Lone Star Funds / Growing Consumer Segment Believes Homeownership Is Out of Reach

April 13, 2026
James Dohnert
The average single-family home generated $4,427 in taxes in 2025, a 3% increase over the prior year.
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Investors Showing Strong Demand for Home Equity Loan Securitizations

April 10, 2026
James Dohnert
“This combination of credit quality, yield and rate protection has drawn interest from asset managers, insurance companies and hedge funds,” said Adam Beeler, global head of strategic partnerships and new business development at Angel Oak Capital Advisors.
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