Edition of September 29, 2026: housing negotiations and mortgage lending
Spain: the government is preparing a decree addressing evictions and rent increases. US: Benchmark announces the closure of Eleven Mortgage to focus on retail lending.
Government negotiates protections against evictions and excessive rent increases
What happened
Brains Real Estate News reported on September 28, 2026, that the government was preparing a housing decree for Tuesday. It is negotiating a package covering ten areas with parliamentary groups, including eviction protections and limits on excessive rent increases. The excerpt does not confirm approval or specify the scope or effective date.
How this may affect your property
If these measures are approved and cover their property, a small landlord might need to revisit a planned rent increase or the handling of an eviction. The report does not establish which leases would be covered.
What you can do now
- If you are planning a rent increase, check the final text and whether it applies before deciding whether to revise the proposed amount.
- If you have an eviction underway, ask your adviser whether any eventual approval would change the steps or deadlines in your case.
Source: Brainsre · September 28, 2026
Benchmark announces Eleven Mortgage closure and shifts its focus to retail
What happened
HousingWire reported on September 28, 2026, that Benchmark announced the wind-down of its wholesale and correspondent channel, including its Eleven Mortgage division, to focus on retail lending. The excerpt does not specify the timetable or how pending applications will be handled.
How this may affect your property
A small landlord seeking financing through the affected channels might need another route to complete the transaction. The available information does not establish whether any particular application will face delays.
What you can do now
- If your application is going through Eleven Mortgage, ask your intermediary for written confirmation of its status and expected timeline.
- If you are told the financing cannot be completed, seek alternative offers before committing to a purchase or refinancing date.
Source: HousingWire · September 28, 2026
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