The housing market faces dual pressure as fewer Americans apply for mortgages while lenders reduce loan programs and increase documentation requirements.

Shahram Sondi explains the bond market shift behind sub 6% rates and what it means for Florida buyers facing insurance

The president's latest affordability push sent 15- and 30-year mortgage rates tumbling. But experts say the long-term impact may be limited.

President Trump said he would direct mortgage backers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would lower rates and payments.

Yahoo Finance's John Hyland tracks today's top moving stocks and biggest market stories in this Market Minute, including the 30-year fixed rate mortgages ticking up to 6.16%, homebuilder stocks receiving downgrades due to headwinds tied to President Trump's policy proposals,

Housing policy, trading frenzy, and a sharp analyst downgrade collide in this high-stakes real estate tech story, today, Jan. 9, 2026.