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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
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Thompson Thrift Announces First Idaho Community
The company expects to begin construction in October, with completion expected in winter 2026. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift Announces First Idaho Community
eXp Realty in $34 Million Settlement Over Commissions
The settlement is the latest among the major brokerages who were sued over their business practices related to commissions. Continue Reading eXp Realty in $34 Million Settlement Over Commissions
Study: One-Third of Younger Americans Rethinking Relocation After Helene
Almost one-quarter (23%) of respondents overall expected insurance premiums in their area to increase after Hurricane Helene. Continue Reading Study: One-Third of Younger Americans Rethinking Relocation After Helene
Mortgage Application Activity Slumps Again
The FHA share of total applications remained unchanged at 13.1%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slumps Again
Mortgage Rates Moves Further from the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86% as of June 27. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Moves Further from the 7% Mark
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up
The total number of home loans now in forbearance declined slightly to 0.21% as of May 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up
Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.87% as of June 20. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Mortgage Application Activity on the Rise
“Purchase volume is still more than 10% behind last year’s pace,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s senior vice president and chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity on the Rise
CFPB Issues Bans to Reverse Mortgage Servicers
The CFPB issued permanent bans against Sutherland Global, Sutherland Government Solutions and NOVAD Management Consulting Continue Reading CFPB Issues Bans to Reverse Mortgage Servicers
Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Up in Q1
Multifamily mortgage debt alone increased to $2.10 trillion from the fourth quarter of 2023. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Up in Q1
MBA: Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 13.8% in May
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $405,490 in April to $400,150 in May. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 13.8% in May
Mortgage Rates Continue to Slip
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of June 13. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Slip
Mortgage Application Activity Catches an Upswing
The Refinance Index spiked by 28% from the previous week and was 28% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Catches an Upswing
