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Federal Judge Orders HUD to Resume Fair Housing Grant Funding to Nonprofits
District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan, a Biden appointee, gave HUD an Aug. 4 deadline to report how it planned to meet its fiscal year obligations on FHIP grant distribution. Continue Reading Federal Judge Orders HUD to Resume Fair Housing Grant Funding to Nonprofits
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
GSE reform, credit scoring policy and conflicts of interest are discussed. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
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Ward Morrison to Retire as Chief Executive at Motto Mortgage and Wemlo
Adam Sartin, vice president of franchise growth and development, will lead the brands on an interim basis. Continue Reading Ward Morrison to Retire as Chief Executive at Motto Mortgage and Wemlo
The Appraisal Institute Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud in Exam Results
Alissa Akins is seeking back pay, punitive damages and attorney’s fees. Continue Reading The Appraisal Institute Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud in Exam Results
Oralia Herrera Installed as NAHREP’s 2025 National President
She is broker/owner at Century 21 TK Realty in Addison, Illinois Continue Reading Oralia Herrera Installed as NAHREP’s 2025 National President
Median Mortgage Payments Down Slightly in July
“Affordability conditions have now improved for two consecutive months,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Median Mortgage Payments Down Slightly in July
Purchase Loans Up, Refinancing Down in Latest Mortgage Application Activity
Among the government programs, the FHA share of total applications remained unchanged at 19.1% from the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Loans Up, Refinancing Down in Latest Mortgage Application Activity
Arizona Couple Sued for Running Foreclosure Rescue Schemes
Edward Trenton Albarracin and Gretchen Marie Zamjahn operated more than 50 fraudulent entities. Continue Reading Arizona Couple Sued for Running Foreclosure Rescue Schemes
Ex-CEO of Collapsed Crypto Trading Platform Starts Second Career as Mortgage Broker
Christopher Flinos is working at Balcombe Financial, a mortgage brokerage owned by his brother. Continue Reading Ex-CEO of Collapsed Crypto Trading Platform Starts Second Career as Mortgage Broker
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte, Ken Paxton, and Hypocrisy in Mortgage Fraud Probes
Is the FHFA director intentionally refusing to investigate mortgage fraud claims against the Republican attorney general in Texas? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte, Ken Paxton, and Hypocrisy in Mortgage Fraud Probes
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of Aug. 21. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
Pulte ignored questions posed to him on X on who authorized an investigation into Cook’s mortgage papers. Continue Reading Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Pulte said “the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Last month, President Trump accused Schiff of mortgage fraud while the lawmaker was a member of the House of Representatives. Continue Reading Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Among the federal program, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.1% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
