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The Alexander Brothers, Top Real Estate Brokers, Arrested in Miami
The brothers have denied the charges leveled against them. Continue Reading The Alexander Brothers, Top Real Estate Brokers, Arrested in Miami
Former Ginnie Mae Chief Takes Role at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the appointment of Sam Valverde as vice president of mission and community engagement within its single-family acquisitions division. Sam Valverde served as acting president from May through the end of November, when he stepped...
NY Times Publishes Report on NAR Executives’ High Salaries and Lavish Spending
The report detailed how NAR’s leaders used corporate credit cards to buy tickets to the Broadway show “Hamilton” when it opened in 2015. Continue Reading NY Times Publishes Report on NAR Executives’ High Salaries and Lavish Spending
Jay Crowell Named National Retail Division President at Cornerstone Home Lending
He most recently served as president of the Pacific Northwest region. Continue Reading Jay Crowell Named National Retail Division President at Cornerstone Home Lending
Zillow Promotes SVP Jun Choo to Chief Operating Officer
Zillow announced the departures of Susan Daimler and Matt Daimler, president of Zillow and senior vice president of product, respectively. Continue Reading Zillow Promotes SVP Jun Choo to Chief Operating Officer
Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 27% bump-up from the previous week and was 42% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
Mortgage Rates in a Modest Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of Dec. 5. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in a Modest Drop
Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 3%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 6% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 3%
Three Bay Area Real Estate Professionals Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scams
“The defendants tried to line their own pockets at the expense of homebuyers, lenders, and federally insured programs,” said US Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey. Continue Reading Three Bay Area Real Estate Professionals Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scams
Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Ahead of Holiday Weekend
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of Nov. 27. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Mortgage Application Activity Rises by 6.3%
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 38.8% of total applications from 41% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises by 6.3%
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.84% as of Nov. 21, up from last week when it averaged 6.78%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Again
Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
Mortgage rollovers were up by 6.9% quarterly to about 588,000. Continue Reading Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels on the Rise
“Approximately 65,000 more borrowers are in forbearance compared to one month ago,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels on the Rise
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Climbing for 6 Weeks
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.78% as of Nov. 14. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Climbing for 6 Weeks