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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
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Forecast: Property Damage from Hurricane Milton Could Cost up to $50 Billion
Verisk noted that while Milton is expected to have a significantly higher insured loss tally than Helene. Continue Reading Forecast: Property Damage from Hurricane Milton Could Cost up to $50 Billion
Mother of Missing Texas Real Estate Agent Fears Her Daughter is Dead
Suzanne Clark Simpson was last seen by a neighbor on the evening of Oct. 6. Continue Reading Mother of Missing Texas Real Estate Agent Fears Her Daughter is Dead
New Lending Platform Aims at Multifamily Property Owners
The target loan amounts for the new endeavor are expected to range between $15 million and $100 million. Continue Reading New Lending Platform Aims at Multifamily Property Owners
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
The Refinance Index was down by 7% from the previous week and was 5% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.96% as of Jan. 23. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
Mortgage Application Activity is Dull, Forbearance Levels Drop
“Almost 43% of borrowers in forbearance were there due to a natural disaster,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity is Dull, Forbearance Levels Drop
A&D Mortgage Acquires Wholesale Mortgage Origination Business from Mr. Cooper
The acquisition expands A&D’s broker network to more than 8,500 partners. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Acquires Wholesale Mortgage Origination Business from Mr. Cooper
FCC Warns Against Fraudulent Mortgage Calling Campaign
Green Mirage has impersonated over 400 mortgage institutions and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of losses to deceived homeowners. Continue Reading FCC Warns Against Fraudulent Mortgage Calling Campaign
Mortgage Rates Break Past 7% Level
Mortgage rates ticked up for the fifth consecutive week. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Break Past 7% Level
Mortgage Bankers Association Brings Undergraduate Course to Cleveland State University
The program offers a three-credit undergraduate course on residential mortgage origination and processing. Continue Reading Mortgage Bankers Association Brings Undergraduate Course to Cleveland State University
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 33%
The Refinance Index increased 44% from the previous week and was 22% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 33%
Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty for Role in 3-Year Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Kimberly Johnson is scheduled to be sentenced on April 11. Continue Reading Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty for Role in 3-Year Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in December
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) was up by 0.7% to 96.6. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in December
