Paint News Today — October 13, 2026
Beyond closing: The next chapter of affordability and more — today's paint signal.
The housing market is constantly evolving, and today's news reflects the ongoing efforts to address affordability and accessibility. As the industry looks beyond the traditional closing process, there's a growing focus on the next chapter of affordability. This involves exploring new solutions and strategies to help more people achieve homeownership, including Hispanic homebuyers who continue to express interest in purchasing homes. Real estate agents can play a crucial role in this process by understanding the unique needs and challenges of this demographic and providing tailored support.
Meanwhile, changes are also underway in the lending landscape. The tri-merge reporting system, which has been a standard in the industry, may soon become a thing of the past according to experts like Bob Broeksmit. In response to evolving market demands, companies like FirstClose and Cotality are forming alliances to streamline home equity lending, making it easier for homeowners to tap into their equity. Additionally, turnkey reverse mortgage solutions are being developed for credit unions, providing more options for members to access their home's value. These developments aim to create a more efficient and accessible housing market, and we'll be keeping a close eye on how they unfold.
Today's signal:
• Beyond closing: The next chapter of affordability (housingwire.com)
• Hispanic homebuyers still want in. Here’s how real estate agents can help (housingwire.com)
• Bob Broeksmit says tri-merge ‘won’t be around for long’ (housingwire.com)
• FirstClose, Cotality form alliance to streamline home equity lending (housingwire.com)
• Ron Kamler on turnkey reverse mortgage solutions for credit unions (housingwire.com)