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United Homes Group Announces Leadership Changes
Jamie Pirrello was named interim CEO. Continue Reading United Homes Group Announces Leadership Changes
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
Keep Government Out of Real Estate with Market-Driven Solutions: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Ronald Reagan once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.” Continue Reading Keep Government Out of Real Estate with Market-Driven Solutions: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Missouri Woman Arrested for Scheme to Claim Ownership of Graceland
The announcement of Findley’s arrest comes today, which is the anniversary of Presley’s 1977 death at Graceland. Continue Reading Missouri Woman Arrested for Scheme to Claim Ownership of Graceland
House GOP Members Warn CFPB on Removing Medical Bills from Credit Reports
The lawmakers warned that consumers with greater default risks could get mortgages. Continue Reading House GOP Members Warn CFPB on Removing Medical Bills from Credit Reports
Guest Opinion: The Realtors’ View of the Current Mortgage Market
The 2023 NAR president offers his association’s view on how Congress can upgrade today’s mortgage policy environment. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The Realtors’ View of the Current Mortgage Market
Fewer Mortgage Applications Amid Rising Rates
The Refinance Index took an 8% tumble from the previous week and was 43% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Fewer Mortgage Applications Amid Rising Rates
Equifax Debuts Employment Verification Tool for Mortgage Originators
“It’s critical for lenders to have access to timely verification data at each stage of the mortgage process,” said Equifax’s Ashley Wood, Continue Reading Equifax Debuts Employment Verification Tool for Mortgage Originators
MBA: Number of Loans in Forbearance Continue to Decline
The trade group’s latest Loan Monitoring Survey estimated 255,000 homeowners are currently in forbearance plans. Continue Reading MBA: Number of Loans in Forbearance Continue to Decline
Q1 Household Debt Tops the $17 Trillion Level
Mortgage originations (including refinances), dropped in the first quarter to $324 billion, the lowest level seen since 2014. Continue Reading Q1 Household Debt Tops the $17 Trillion Level
Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
“This week’s decrease continues a recent sideways trend in mortgage rates,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Historic Lows
“The mortgage delinquency rate fell to its lowest level for any first quarter since MBA’s survey began in 1979,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Historic Lows
US Foreclosure Activity Stabilized in April
Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the major metro with the highest foreclosure rate. Continue Reading US Foreclosure Activity Stabilized in April
Zillow: Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.4% if US Debt Default Occurs
Mortgage payments on a typical home could be 22% higher by September. Continue Reading Zillow: Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.4% if US Debt Default Occurs
Mr. Cooper Group Acquires Home Point Capital for $324 Million
The transaction comes one month after Homepoint agreed to sell certain assets of its wholesale originations channel to The Loan Store Inc. Continue Reading Mr. Cooper Group Acquires Home Point Capital for $324 Million












