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Justice Dept. Sues St. Louis-Area Property Owner for Discrimination Based on Criminal History
The DOJ said past offenses “are not accurate proxies for actual underlying criminal activity nor reliable predictors of future criminal activity. Continue Reading Justice Dept. Sues St. Louis-Area Property Owner for Discrimination Based on Criminal History
Four Charged in Houston Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Harold Doyle was a tax preparer for the identity theft victim. Continue Reading Four Charged in Houston Real Estate Fraud Scheme
University of Colorado to Offer New Property Management and Real Estate Program
The four-year degree program begins in 2025. Continue Reading University of Colorado to Offer New Property Management and Real Estate Program
NAR Seeks Supreme Court Input to Stop DOJ’s Relaunched Probe
NAR plans to file a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court by Oct. 10. Continue Reading NAR Seeks Supreme Court Input to Stop DOJ’s Relaunched Probe
District of Columbia in $3.3 Million Settlement with Title Insurance Firms Over Kickback Schemes
The four companies were accused of violating the District’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act. Continue Reading District of Columbia in $3.3 Million Settlement with Title Insurance Firms Over Kickback Schemes
Mortgage Rates Go Into a Slump
Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater said the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage recorded “the largest one-week decrease since last November.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into a Slump
TransUnion: Q3 Mortgage Balances Up Slightly While Originations Sink
After recording a slight decline in the second quarter, mortgage balances increased to $11.8 trillion in the third quarter. Continue Reading TransUnion: Q3 Mortgage Balances Up Slightly While Originations Sink
Infosys and Better Team on Mortgage as a Service Offering
According to the companies, companies that adopt MaaS “can revolutionize their mortgage operations.” Continue Reading Infosys and Better Team on Mortgage as a Service Offering
Mortgage Application Activity Takes an Uptick
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 3% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes an Uptick
New Campaign Seeks to Raise Awareness of VA Loan Program
Recent data found only three in 10 veterans knew they could buy a home with a zero-down payment with the VA loan program. Continue Reading New Campaign Seeks to Raise Awareness of VA Loan Program
FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium in Maui County
The moratorium was originally set to expire on Nov. 8. Continue Reading FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium in Maui County
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage paused its multi-week climb but continues to hover under 8%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program
The updates seek to “streamline certain requirements and reduce operational challenges associated with servicing a HECM portfolio.” Continue Reading FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program
Q3 Housing: Fewer Equity-Rich Homes, Less Underwater Mortgages
Only 2.5% of all residential mortgages, or one in 40, were considered seriously underwater in the third quarter. Continue Reading Q3 Housing: Fewer Equity-Rich Homes, Less Underwater Mortgages
MBA: Purchase Loan Applications at Lowest Level Since 1995
Refinance applications were at their lowest level since January. Continue Reading MBA: Purchase Loan Applications at Lowest Level Since 1995
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