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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
Bank Regulators Drop Climate-Risk Principles
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency discontinued this Biden-era policy in March. Continue Reading Bank Regulators Drop Climate-Risk Principles
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An Open Letter to America’s Real Estate Professionals: The Future of Homeownership Demands Our Leadership
Weekly Real Estate News’ publisher calls for a new emphasis on leadership in the real estate profession. Continue Reading An Open Letter to America’s Real Estate Professionals: The Future of Homeownership Demands Our Leadership
Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
Sertich was most recently the assistant deputy director at the Division of State Financial Assistance at the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Continue Reading Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
He was previously general counsel at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Americas. Continue Reading Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Surged During Q3
Originations for office, retail, hotel, and multifamily properties fueled the year-over-year upswing. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Surged During Q3
Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Nationwide, the number of VA loans rose 3% year-over-year in August, while the number of conventional loans declined 9%. Continue Reading Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 14.9% from 13.4%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
The product supports a variety of loan programs, including VA loans, and carries a one-time 2.25% fee Continue Reading Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
NewDay USA said this new product will allow veterans to “compete like cash buyers and close in as few as 15 days.” Continue Reading NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
The new offer was first piloted during the summer to a small group of Robinhood Gold subscribers. Continue Reading Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.17% as of Oct. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
Redfin attributed the lower payment level to declining mortgage rates. Continue Reading Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
The Refinance Index increased by 9% and was also 111% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
Report: Prosecutor Warns Mortgage Fraud Case Against Sen. Schiff Lacks Viable Evidence
A news report is claiming the Trump administration’s attempt to bring a mortgage fraud indictment against one of its most vocal critics, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), has stalled due to a perceived lack of viable evidence needed to bring the case to trial. MSNBC, sourcing...
