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Report: Ex-Trump Administration Officials Formulating New GSE Reform Plan
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been in conservatorship for 16 years. Continue Reading Report: Ex-Trump Administration Officials Formulating New GSE Reform Plan
Blockchain Real Estate Platform Propy Names Former SEC Commissioner as Advisory Board Member
Propy also appointed former Wall Street Journal columnist Michael Casey to its board of directors. Continue Reading Blockchain Real Estate Platform Propy Names Former SEC Commissioner as Advisory Board Member
Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Homeowners Making Short-Term Rentals
The court’s 5-2 ruling determined that a “residence” is not synonymous with a permanent presence. Continue Reading Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Homeowners Making Short-Term Rentals
Interior Design/Staging Firm Linden Creek Launches Franchise Program
The total investment to open a Linden Creek franchise is between $199,000 and $299,000. Continue Reading Interior Design/Staging Firm Linden Creek Launches Franchise Program
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Unveils $550 Billion Housing Bill, Paid for by Raising Estate Taxes
The bill expands the Community Reinvestment Act to include nonbank mortgage companies. Continue Reading Sen. Elizabeth Warren Unveils $550 Billion Housing Bill, Paid for by Raising Estate Taxes
Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
“For the first time in over a month, mortgage rates moved up due to shifting market expectations,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
Report: IMBs Outpace Banks for Lending in LMI and Minority Areas
CRA was implemented in 1977 in response to decades of redlining practices by banks and thrifts. Continue Reading Report: IMBs Outpace Banks for Lending in LMI and Minority Areas
FDIC Auctions Mortgage-Backed Bonds from Failed Banks
Another auction is planned for next week, with the FDIC seeking to sell about $660 million of lower-rated bonds. Continue Reading FDIC Auctions Mortgage-Backed Bonds from Failed Banks
Guild Mortgage Adds 8 California Branches From Fairway Independent Mortgage
John Lowe, formerly senior vice president and division manager at Fairway, has been named district manager of the new district. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Adds 8 California Branches From Fairway Independent Mortgage
Foreclosure Activity Up 22% Year-Over-Year
Nationwide, one in every 1,459 housing units had a foreclosure filing in the first quarter. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up 22% Year-Over-Year
MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.8%
The refinance share of mortgage activity inched up to 27.6%. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.8%
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up, Forbearance Level Down
“Low for-sale inventory continues to constrain sales, along with mortgage rates that remain above 6%,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up, Forbearance Level Down
Rocket Mortgage Canada in New Pact with RESAAS Services
Rocket Mortgage Canada and RESAAS will share the revenue generated via the partnership from all new mortgages, mortgage renewals and refinances. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Canada in New Pact with RESAAS Services
Proper Rate Launches Same Day Mortgage
The service is being marketed to allow borrowers to compete against all-cash buyers. Continue Reading Proper Rate Launches Same Day Mortgage
Mortgage Rates Drop For Fifth Straight Week
Rates are at their lowest level in two months. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop For Fifth Straight Week
