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Amy Lessinger to Step Down as RE/MAX President
The Denver-headquartered company did not state why Lessinger was leaving, nor was an interim president appointed. Continue Reading Amy Lessinger to Step Down as RE/MAX President
CFPB Sues Experian Over Handling Consumer Disputes
“Credit reporting errors can have serious consequences for a family’s finances,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB Sues Experian Over Handling Consumer Disputes
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Dream Finders Homes Acquires Alliant National Title Insurance
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Dream Finders Homes Acquires Alliant National Title Insurance
Douglas Elliman Fires President and CEO Scott Durkin
No explanation was given for Durkin’s termination. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Fires President and CEO Scott Durkin
FHFA Updates GSEs’ Appraisal Policies
The maximum LTV ratio of purchase loans eligible for appraisal waivers increasing from 80% to 90%. Continue Reading FHFA Updates GSEs’ Appraisal Policies
FHFA to Establish Mortgage Fraud Tip Line
“There is no room for fraud in our mortgage markets. None,” said FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Continue Reading FHFA to Establish Mortgage Fraud Tip Line
360training.com Acquires My Mortgage Trainer
360training.com Inc., an online provider of regulatory-approved training and compliance solutions, has acquired My Mortgage Trainer, an NMLS-approved provider of mortgage education and compliance training. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.82%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Edward James Mitchell Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced on July 8. Continue Reading St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Mortgage Marketing Vault Launches as Platform for Loan Officers
The new platform offers online marketing content including social media posts, videos and blog articles to templates and printables. Continue Reading Mortgage Marketing Vault Launches as Platform for Loan Officers
Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
The Refinance Index increased 35% from the previous week – the highest level in six months. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
United Wholesale Mortgage in AI Partnership with Google Cloud
UWM will integrate Google Cloud AI and machine learning tools into its lending platform. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage in AI Partnership with Google Cloud
Start-Up to Offer Continuing Education and Training for Mortgage Professionals
Next Level Education was co-founded by longtime mortgage industry professionals JR Huber and Debbie Gadberry. Continue Reading Start-Up to Offer Continuing Education and Training for Mortgage Professionals
VA to End Mortgage Rescue Program for Veterans
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit criticized the decision. Continue Reading VA to End Mortgage Rescue Program for Veterans
Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.64% as of April 3. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
