Construction News Today — September 24, 2026
Before you say no: 5 borrower scenarios modern LOs can’t afford to miss and more — today's construction signal.
The construction and real estate industries are closely watching economic trends, as hot economic data has sent mortgage rates soaring to yearly highs. This shift is likely to impact borrowers and lenders alike, with loan officers needing to carefully consider a range of borrower scenarios in order to stay competitive. As the market evolves, lenders are also adapting their operations to stay ahead - for example, UWM's new Underwriting+ program, which expands underwriter duties.
In other news, the real estate tech space is seeing significant developments, with Stellar MLS expanding its reach into Hernando County, Florida through a merger. Meanwhile, industry players are grappling with the implications of AI on their businesses, with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) advocating for 'licensee-in-the-loop' AI laws. However, not all companies are having a smooth ride - Unison is facing another class-action lawsuit, this time in North Carolina. These stories highlight the complex and rapidly changing landscape of the construction and real estate industries.
Today's signal:
• Before you say no: 5 borrower scenarios modern LOs can’t afford to miss (housingwire.com)
• Unison faces another class-action lawsuit, this time in North Carolina (housingwire.com)
• Hot economic data sends mortgage rates to yearly highs (housingwire.com)
• Stellar MLS expands into Hernando County, Florida via merger (housingwire.com)
• NAR’s AI strategy: Why real estate associations must lobby for ‘licensee-in-the-loop’ AI laws (housingwire.com)
• UWM expands underwriter duties with Underwriting+ program (housingwire.com)