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DC Tax Firm Executive Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud
Timothy Trifilo will be sentenced on May 19, 2025. Continue Reading DC Tax Firm Executive Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
The Fed also stressed that it would “continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
Title Insurance Premium Volume Up 5.3% in Q3
The top underwriter in the third quarter as measured by market share was First American Title Insurance Co. (21.9%). Continue Reading Title Insurance Premium Volume Up 5.3% in Q3
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Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the national industry association representing Canadian private home, auto and business insurers, has blamed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s for failing to protect property owners from… Continue Reading Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses Continue Reading Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses
New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
The proposed regulation tests will take place where the nonbanks are originating loans rather than where they have a physical branch presence. Continue Reading New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
CFPB Finalizes Rule on PACE Loan Protections
The new rule requires lenders to assess a borrower’s ability to repay a PACE loan. Continue Reading CFPB Finalizes Rule on PACE Loan Protections
Calque Promotes Dr. Chandra Srivastava to Chief Revenue Officer
Calque, an Austin-headquartered fintech providing “buy before you sell” solutions for established lenders, has promoted Dr. Chandra Srivastava to chief revenue officer. In her new role, Srivastava will oversee the company’s revenue streams, develop partnerships, and...
Manhattan Office Leasing Volume at 5-Year High
The year-to-date volume is roughly 30.4 million square feet. Continue Reading Manhattan Office Leasing Volume at 5-Year High
Realtor to Launch Bid to Become Mayor in Mississippi City
Columbus is the county seat of Lowndes County, on the eastern border of Mississippi, and it has a population of roughly 23,000. Continue Reading Realtor to Launch Bid to Become Mayor in Mississippi City
Leadership Changes at Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
González took on the leadership role in April 2014, having previously served as executive vice president. Continue Reading Leadership Changes at Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
Death Sentence Upheld for Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Convicted in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
The People’s High Court of Ho Chi Minh City said there were no mitigating factors to reduce her sentence. Continue Reading Death Sentence Upheld for Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Convicted in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
Partners Group Acquires Empira Group Real Estate Platform
Empira Group will continue to operate under its existing brand as part of Partners Group. Continue Reading Partners Group Acquires Empira Group Real Estate Platform
Real Estate-Focused Home Network to Debut on Canadian TV
Broadcasting begins on Dec. 31. Continue Reading Real Estate-Focused Home Network to Debut on Canadian TV
Compass Acquires @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate
This is the third acquisition of the year for Compass. Continue Reading Compass Acquires @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate
A Phil Hall Op-ed: Dan Gilbert, General Motors and a Detroit-Style Shakedown
Editor Phil Hall considers unusual activity surrounding Detroit’s Renaissance Center. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-ed: Dan Gilbert, General Motors and a Detroit-Style Shakedown
New Bipartisan Push to Study AI’s Impact on Housing and Financial Services
“Artificial intelligence holds the promise to revolutionize our financial system,” said Rep. McHenry. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Push to Study AI’s Impact on Housing and Financial Services
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CMBS DELINQUENCY RATE DROPS BY FIVE BASIS POINTS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/cmbs-delinquency-rate-drops-by-five-basis-points/
JEF CONN NAMED 2024 BOARD CHAIRMAN OF TEXAS REALTORS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/jef-conn-named-2024-board-chairman-of-texas-realtors/
MBA’S BROEKSMIT EXPRESSES ‘SIGNIFICANT CONCERN’ OVER PAUSING FORECLOSURES ON VA-GUARANTEED LOANS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/mbas-broeksmit-expresses-significant-concern-over-pausing-foreclosures-on-va-guaranteed-loans/
