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NAR Announces Resolution with Phoenix Realtors Over MLS Access
NAR threatened to revoke the Arizona group’s charter. Continue Reading NAR Announces Resolution with Phoenix Realtors Over MLS Access
Report: Trump Team Having Difficulty Securing a New CFPB Director
Kathy Kraninger, who held the position in the first Trump administration from 2018 to 2021, is not interested in returning to Washington. Continue Reading Report: Trump Team Having Difficulty Securing a New CFPB Director
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Daniel Wallace Named Chief Operating Officer at Maxex
Wallace previously served as CEO of Haven Servicing. Continue Reading Daniel Wallace Named Chief Operating Officer at Maxex
California Association of Realtors Installs 2025 Leadership Team
Already on the team is Phil Hawkins, who joined CAR as CEO and state secretary in September. Continue Reading California Association of Realtors Installs 2025 Leadership Team
Special City Council Meeting Sought to Stop Chicago Mayor’s Property Tax Hike Proposal
In March, Chicago voters rejected a referendum on the so-called “mansion tax.” Continue Reading Special City Council Meeting Sought to Stop Chicago Mayor’s Property Tax Hike Proposal
Fairway Independent Mortgage Changes Its Name
The newly named Fairway Home Mortgage will highlight the tagline “All Roads Lead Home.” Continue Reading Fairway Independent Mortgage Changes Its Name
Refinancing Fuels Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 7% from the previous week and was 40% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77% as of June 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,235, up from $2,206 in April and up from $2,226 in May 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
FHFA Orders Review for Using Cryptocurrencies in Mortgage Market
No deadline was set, but Pulte asked that the directive “should be implemented as soon as reasonably practical.” Continue Reading FHFA Orders Review for Using Cryptocurrencies in Mortgage Market
Refinancing Fuels Mild Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“The average loan size for purchase applications declined to $436,300, the lowest level since January 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Mild Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Rocket Mortgage to Offer Bridge Loans for Homeowners
“With this new flexibility, buyers can quickly and confidently secure their next home,” said Rocket’s Bill Banfield. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage to Offer Bridge Loans for Homeowners
Mortgage Rates Trickle Lower
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of June 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Trickle Lower
Gen Z Accounts for 12% of VA Purchase Loan Market
Gen Z homebuyers using VA loans are most concentrated near large military communities like San Antonio, Virginia Beach, and Colorado Springs. Continue Reading Gen Z Accounts for 12% of VA Purchase Loan Market
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 37.3% of total applications from 36.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
