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CFPB Sues Experian Over Handling Consumer Disputes

CFPB Sues Experian Over Handling Consumer Disputes

by Phil Hall | Jan 7, 2025 | Industry Updates, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against the consumer reporting agency Experian, alleging that if failed to properly investigate consumer disputes. Experian, based in Costa Mesa, California, is one of the nation’s three largest...
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Closed 2024 in Decline

Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Closed 2024 in Decline

by Phil Hall | Jan 7, 2025 | Current News & Events, Market Snapshot, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) ended 2024 in decline, with a 1.9-point drop in December to 73.1. However, the HPSI is up 5.9 points compared to this time last year. The new HPSI survey found the percentage of respondents who say it...
Ex-Quarterback Colt McCoy to Launch HPI’s New Fort Worth Office

Ex-Quarterback Colt McCoy to Launch HPI’s New Fort Worth Office

by Phil Hall | Jan 7, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Industry Updates, Market Snapshot, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

HPI, a Texas-based full-service real estate firm, announced former University of Texas and NFL quarterback Colt McCoy will launch the company’s new Fort Worth office. McCoy played college football for the Texas Longhorns, winning several awards and honors as a senior...
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Remove Medical Bills from Credit Reports

CFPB Finalizes Rule to Remove Medical Bills from Credit Reports

by Phil Hall | Jan 7, 2025 | Current News & Events, Industry Updates, Market Snapshot, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that will remove medical bills from the credit reports. The CFPB’s new rule amends Regulation V, which implements the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), to stop from including medical bills on credit...
Freddie Mac Names James Whitlinger as EVP and CFO

Freddie Mac Names James Whitlinger as EVP and CFO

by Phil Hall | Jan 7, 2025 | Current News & Events, Market Snapshot, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has promoted James Whitlinger to executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Whitlinger previously served as Freddie Mac’s senior vice president and single-family CFO since 2014. He has served as interim CFO since June of...
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