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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
Weiss Law, a New Firm, to Provide Legal Services for Real Estate Transactions
Co-founder Adam J. Weiss promises “personalized attention and unmatched value.” Continue Reading Weiss Law, a New Firm, to Provide Legal Services for Real Estate Transactions
Former Illinois Bank President Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud
He will also likely receive a lifetime ban from banking. Continue Reading Former Illinois Bank President Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud
Judge Rejects Preliminary Injunction Request by Move Against CoStar
Judge George H. Wu denied the request by Move for limited expedited discovery in the lawsuit against CoStar. Continue Reading Judge Rejects Preliminary Injunction Request by Move Against CoStar
Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
This transaction is Guild’s sixth acquisition since 2021. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
A&D Mortgage Offers Leap Year Promotion for Mortgage Brokers
The promotion runs through Feb. 29. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Offers Leap Year Promotion for Mortgage Brokers
Mortgage Application Activity Down 2.3%
The Refinance Index decreased 2% from the previous week and was 12% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 2.3%
Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in January
“Overall credit availability remained close to 2012 lows,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in January
Mortgage Rates Remain Stagnant
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.64%, recording a scant uptick from last week when it averaged 6.63% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Stagnant
MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
The FHA delinquency rate spiked by 131 basis points to 10.81%, the highest level since the third quarter of 2021. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 3.5 points in January to 70.7, its highest level since March 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Under this program, the buyer contributes 1% and First Home Mortgage contributes 2% (up to $5,500) towards the down payment and/or closing costs. Continue Reading First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Assistance to Very Low Income Borrowers
The funds can also be used to cover closing costs, escrow and mortgage insurance premiums. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Assistance to Very Low Income Borrowers
Household Debt Reached $17.5 Trillion in Q4 2023
Mortgage balances rose by $112 billion from the previous quarter and stood at $12.25 trillion at the end of December. Continue Reading Household Debt Reached $17.5 Trillion in Q4 2023













