Barrett Financial Group, LLC · September 16, 2026

State AGs urged to probe Zillow, pocket listings, referral fees

 

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Mortgage Market Update

State AGs urged to probe Zillow, pocket listings, referral fees

Welcome to your mortgage market update from Daniel Patrick Nacarato for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. This week we've rounded up the latest news from HousingWire and Mortgage News Daily so you have everything you need in one place. Read on for the stories that matter most to homebuyers and homeowners right now.

National Mortgage Rates · September 10, 2026

Conventional 30-Year

6.63%

FHA 30-Year

6.22%

VA 30-Year

6.50%

Rate trend

Source: Freddie Mac PMMS & Optimal Blue via FRED

Rates shown are national averages and are provided for informational purposes only. Actual rates vary based on credit profile, loan amount, and market conditions. Please contact us for a personalized rate quote.

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Rate Watch

What This Week's Rate Movement Means for Your Payment

Mortgage rates move a little almost every week, and small shifts add up to real dollars on your monthly payment. On a typical loan, even a quarter-point change can mean $50 or more a month — money that's better in your pocket. The good news: you don't have to time the market perfectly. What matters most is being ready, with your credit in good shape and your documents handy, so when a window opens we can move quickly. If you bought or refinanced in the last couple of years, it's worth a five-minute check to see whether today's rates could lower your payment. There's no obligation and no cost to run the numbers — just clarity on where you stand.

Want to see what today's rates mean for your payment? Let's run the numbers together.

Tip of the Week

Gift funds from family can be used toward a down payment on most loan types — your lender will need a simple gift letter.

Tips for Homeowners

VA Loans: Benefits Every Veteran Should Know

1.

VA loans require no down payment and no private mortgage insurance (PMI), making them one of the most powerful home-buying tools available to eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses.

2.

VA loans do require a funding fee (typically 1.25%–3.3% of the loan amount), which can be rolled into the loan. Veterans with a service-connected disability rating may be exempt from this fee.

3.

There's no VA loan limit for eligible borrowers with full entitlement — you can finance as much as a lender will approve. If you've had a prior VA loan, partial entitlement rules may apply.

HousingWire

State AGs urged to probe Zillow, pocket listings, referral fees

Letter to NAAG cites the Zillow-Redfin settlement, pocket listings, and “Contact Agent” routing as key targets

Key takeaway: Letter to NAAG cites the Zillow-Redfin settlement, pocket listings, and “Contact Agent” routing as key targets
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Mortgage News Daily

Existing Home Sales Dip Below 4 Million as Inventory Builds

Existing-home sales slipped in August, falling below the 4 million annualized pace for the first time since June 2025, while a sharp increase in inventory gave buyers more options and pushed the supply of homes to its highest level in more than a decade. The National Association of REALTORS® reported a 2.0% decline in sales from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million , while sal

Key takeaway: Existing-home sales slipped in August, falling below the 4 million annualized pace for the first time since June 2025, while a sharp increase in inventory gave buyers more options and pushed the supply of homes to its highest level in more than a decade.
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HousingWire

HistoryMaker did not start with AI, it started with the customer

The Fort Worth builder rebuilt ERP, data, and floor plan workflows before moving into AI use cases

Key takeaway: The Fort Worth builder rebuilt ERP, data, and floor plan workflows before moving into AI use cases
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Mortgage News Daily

New Home Sales Give Back June's Gains

The new home market struggled to maintain the momentum seen in June, with sales falling sharply in July and inventory moving higher. The latest Census Bureau and HUD figures point to another month of uneven activity for builders, as buyers continue to contend with affordability constraints and elevated mortgage rates. Sales of new single-family homes fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 60

Key takeaway: The new home market struggled to maintain the momentum seen in June, with sales falling sharply in July and inventory moving higher.
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Have questions about how any of this affects your mortgage or home purchase? We're here to help — reach out to the Daniel Patrick Nacarato team any time and we'll walk you through your options.

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