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Leadership Shift at Title Resources Group
New CEO Kevin Wall most recently served as co-president of First American Title Insurance Company. Continue Reading Leadership Shift at Title Resources Group
NAR, MBA Praise Senate-Amended Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
The bill will now go back to the House of Representatives for a reconciliation process. Continue Reading NAR, MBA Praise Senate-Amended Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
Forecast: Construction Industry Needs 439,000 Workers in 2025
A new forecast by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is estimating that an estimated 439,000 net new workers are needed this year to meet anticipated demand for construction services. The forecast also predicted the construction industry will need to bring...
NAHB and MBA Commend Trump’s Inauguration While NAR Stays Silent
NAR focused on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances. Continue Reading NAHB and MBA Commend Trump’s Inauguration While NAR Stays Silent
Rohit Chopra, Biden’s CFPB Director, Still on the Job While Highlighting New Enforcements
As of this writing, the Trump administration has not named a new CFPB director. Continue Reading Rohit Chopra, Biden’s CFPB Director, Still on the Job While Highlighting New Enforcements
Freddie Mac Expands CHOICEHome Mortgage Program to Single-Section Manufactured Homes
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the expansion of its CHOICEHome conventional financing options to include modern single-section manufactured homes. Previously, Freddie Mac provided multi-section factory-built homes with a 3% down payment option. As of today,...
Mortgage Application Activity Up 3.1%
The Refinance Index took a 5% week-over-week rise and was 18 percent higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 3.1%
Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit said it was “a long-overdue measure.” Continue Reading Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
On a year-over-year measurement, there was a 140% spike in the dollar volume of loans for office properties. Continue Reading Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped to $2,172 from $2,211 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
“The American dream of homeownership is not a reality for many young people,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
“Mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since May,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers in Questioning Pulte’s Cryptocurrency Directive to GSEs
The senators also expressed displeasure over Pulte’s conflict of interest in this directive. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers in Questioning Pulte’s Cryptocurrency Directive to GSEs
Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
There was no formal press statement on the appointment. Continue Reading Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Fannie Mae predictied mortgage rates will end 2025 and 2026 at 6.4% and 6.0%, respectively. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat














