The home purchase market, which competes for consumers with rentals, should remain subdued in 2026 because of high mortgage rates and low affordability.

Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran said higher goods prices could be the trade-off for bolstering national security and addressing geo-economic risks.

The industry expects resilient market conditions and fewer defaults, plus cheaper financing that supports M&A activity and more CLO issuance in 2026.

After home equity surged in 2023, average gains slowed last year before falling into negative territory over the past 12 months, Cotality said.

The deal includes debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) triggers, where a cash trap event will occur on any payment date if the DSCR falls below 1.15x.

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said in statements Friday that their dissents from this week's interest rate decision were spurred by inflation concerns and a lack of sufficient economic data.

Most of Merchant's Fleet Funding 2025-1's underlying leases are open-end, and the underlying assets have limited residual value risk.

A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report on Pay in 4 buy now/pay later loans offered validation for an industry that has faced criticism for expanding into everyday spending, such as food delivery.

After the end of the draw periods that range from two to five years, the amortization begins, during which borrowers have a repayment period ranging from three to 25 years.

The changing climate is increasing insurance rates for residents and cities and lowering property values in areas that face more frequent and intense disasters.

This year Point has funded more than $2 billion in home equity investments to more than 20,000 homeowners nationwide.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell, speaking at a press conference after the December FOMC meeting, said the central bank is holding interest rates steady until it gets more clarity on the economy.