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Two Alabama Tribes in Fight Over Casino Built on Sacred Site
The Poarch Band is countering that the Muscogee Nation is trying to dictate how the tribe uses its land. Continue Reading Two Alabama Tribes in Fight Over Casino Built on Sacred Site
Chantel Ray’s CanZell Realty Joins eXp Realty
CanZell Realty is a multimillion-dollar independent brokerage headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Continue Reading Chantel Ray’s CanZell Realty Joins eXp Realty
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Utah Brokerage Homie Sues NAR, Claiming Organized Boycott
“Homie was subject to both express and tacit boycotts in Utah by incumbent brokerages,” said the lawsuit. Continue Reading Utah Brokerage Homie Sues NAR, Claiming Organized Boycott
FHFA Proposes 2025-2027 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The FHFA will accept comments on the proposed rule within 60 days of publication in the Federal Register. Continue Reading FHFA Proposes 2025-2027 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
The updated standards will be implemented through a 24-month phased-in approach, with a fully effective date of Sept. 30, 2026. Continue Reading GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
CCM Smart Start is available in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
Planet Home Lending Buys MSR Portfolio from Village Capital & Investment
Planet plans to continue acquiring MSRs through bulk and co-issue transactions. Continue Reading Planet Home Lending Buys MSR Portfolio from Village Capital & Investment
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
“Mortgage rates slid down again this week but remain elevated compared to this time last year,” said Chief Economist Sam Khater, Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
Mortgage Application Activity Records Scant Uptick
MBA’s Builder Application Survey data for May saw applications for new home purchases were up by 8% from April. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Scant Uptick
Mortgage Rates Down Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of June 15, down from last week when it averaged 6.71%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Again
FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
“These new resources will help prospective homebuyers better understand their transaction,” said Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. Continue Reading FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
23.5% of mortgaged homeowners have a rate below 3%. Continue Reading Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick
“The average loan size on a purchase loan decreased for the third straight week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick
Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
“Mortgage credit availability decreased for the third consecutive month,” lamented MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program
Homebuyers can purchase a home with a minimal down payment of only 1% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program
