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Compass Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Anywhere
Anywhere, formerly known as Realogy, is the parent company of the brands Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, and Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue Reading Compass Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Anywhere
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Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
“This is yet another attempt by the Trump Administration to dismantle and destroy the federal government, laws and Congress be damned,” said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. Continue Reading Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...
New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
“The US quartz industry is an American success story built by small and family-owned American businesses,” said Rupesh Shah, co-CEO of the distributor M S International. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.76%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.1% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat
New FICO Mortgage Simulator Previews Potential Impact of Different Credit Actions
The new tool simulates how different credit actions could impact several of the FICO Score versions used in mortgage lending. Continue Reading New FICO Mortgage Simulator Previews Potential Impact of Different Credit Actions
Lawsuit Accuses Veterans United Home Loans of False Representation and Steering
“We deny the accusations and look forward to disputing this through the legal process,” said a spokesperson for the company. Continue Reading Lawsuit Accuses Veterans United Home Loans of False Representation and Steering
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.85%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up During January
Mortgage applications for new home purchases during January were up by 19% from the prior month and up by 2% from one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally...
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 3%
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.5% from 16.0% percent the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 3%
Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union serves 75,000 accountholders primarily throughout Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. Continue Reading Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
Seehausen replaces Justin Demola, who left Lenders One last month to join Equifax as senior vice president of mortgage and housing, Continue Reading Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
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