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New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
“The US quartz industry is an American success story built by small and family-owned American businesses,” said Rupesh Shah, co-CEO of the distributor M S International. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio
Prior to her role at Hudson Companies, Kackmann was vice president of affordable and workforce housing at The Albanese Organization. Continue Reading Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio
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Atlanta Fed Chief Bostic to Retire in February
Bostic is the 15th person to lead the Atlanta Fed and is the first Black and openly gay president of a regional Federal Reserve Bank. Continue Reading Atlanta Fed Chief Bostic to Retire in February
Tommie Wehrle Named 2026 President of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Wehrle is a learning consultant for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in Milford, Connecticut. Continue Reading Tommie Wehrle Named 2026 President of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
REcore Solutions Drops Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Homes.com and CoStar Group
CRMLS announced the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice. Continue Reading REcore Solutions Drops Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Homes.com and CoStar Group
Lawsuit Accuses Rocket Companies of Mortgage Steering
The lawsuit claims the company “exploited the vulnerability of home buyers for profit.” Continue Reading Lawsuit Accuses Rocket Companies of Mortgage Steering
National Mortgage Delinquency Rate Dropped to 3.68%
Late-stage delinquencies (90+ day) increased by 30,000 to reach the highest level in nearly three years. Continue Reading National Mortgage Delinquency Rate Dropped to 3.68%
Report: FHFA’s Pulte Quietly Changed GSE Portfolio Limits to Aid Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Purchase
“This is just a smoke screen for Trump and Bill Pulte to tweet about,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Continue Reading Report: FHFA’s Pulte Quietly Changed GSE Portfolio Limits to Aid Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Purchase
Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Ginnie Mae added that its financing benefited approximately 1.4 million households, out of which an estimated 43.9% were first-time homeowners. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Jan. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.9% from 19.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
Newrez to Recognize Crypto Assets for Mortgage Qualification
This offering will be available in February across Newrez’s Smart Series suite of non-agency products. Continue Reading Newrez to Recognize Crypto Assets for Mortgage Qualification
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $378,063 in November to $380,607 in December. Continue Reading December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
