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Federal Reserve Announces 50 Basis Point Rate Cut
The new rate range is now at 4.75% to 5.0%. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Announces 50 Basis Point Rate Cut
Georgia Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
Sanjay Patel is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 12. Continue Reading Georgia Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
EasyKnock in New Partnership to Bring Veterans into Housing Careers
“Veterans have given so much to our country, and it’s our responsibility to give back,” said Jarred Kessler, CEO of EasyKnock. Continue Reading EasyKnock in New Partnership to Bring Veterans into Housing Careers
Phil Hawkins Named CEO at California Association of Realtors
Hawkins joins CAR from the Pacific West Association of Realtors, where he served as chief executive. Continue Reading Phil Hawkins Named CEO at California Association of Realtors
Biden Seeks to Speed Preservation Reviews for Historic Buildings
Most interior renovation projects would be exempt from the review process. Continue Reading Biden Seeks to Speed Preservation Reviews for Historic Buildings
Mortgage Application Activity Up 5.3%
The Refinance Index inched up by a scant 0.1% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 5.3%
United Wholesale Mortgage Launches Conventional 1% Down
Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of UWM, said the company will “continue developing products and solutions that will help get more borrowers into homes faster, easier and cheaper.” Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage Launches Conventional 1% Down
Planet Home Lending Debuts 1st Year Flex Program
“We’re committed to finding innovative solutions to help more borrowers purchase a home,” said Michael Dubeck, CEO and President of Planet Financial Group. Continue Reading Planet Home Lending Debuts 1st Year Flex Program
BNC National Bank Sells Its Mortgage Division
BNC Chairman Michael Vekich said this was in the “best long-term interests of BNC Bank, BNCC’s shareholders, and the communities we serve.” Continue Reading BNC National Bank Sells Its Mortgage Division
Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly, But Still Near 10-Year Low
“Mortgage credit supply increased modestly in March but remained close to its tightest levels since 2013,” said MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly, But Still Near 10-Year Low
Survey Finds Steady Optimism Among First-Time Homebuyers
Nearly half of survey respondents have begun to save for a down payment. Continue Reading Survey Finds Steady Optimism Among First-Time Homebuyers
Study: 1 in 3 Homebuyers Unaware of Affordable Home Lending Offerings
KeyBank is observing April’s Fair Housing Month by expanding its Special Purpose Credit Programs for qualifying properties in eligible communities. Continue Reading Study: 1 in 3 Homebuyers Unaware of Affordable Home Lending Offerings
Homepoint Sells Wholesale Business to The Loan Store
Homepoint will hold an equity interest in The Loan Store. Continue Reading Homepoint Sells Wholesale Business to The Loan Store
NY Times Publishes Report Claiming Age Discrimination in Mortgage Applications
The Times did not include any input from mortgage professionals in its coverage. Continue Reading NY Times Publishes Report Claiming Age Discrimination in Mortgage Applications
Freddie Mac Reports Mortgage Rate Drop
“Mortgage rates continue to trend down entering the traditional spring homebuying season,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Reports Mortgage Rate Drop














