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National Private Lenders Association Launches Watchlist for Advancing Risk Controls
“The industry asked for a tool that plugs into intake and pre-funding. This is that tool,” said Jonathan Hornik, executive director of the NPLA. Continue Reading National Private Lenders Association Launches Watchlist for Advancing Risk Controls
National Private Lenders Association Launches Watchlist for Advancing Risk Controls
“The industry asked for a tool that plugs into intake and pre-funding. This is that tool,” said Jonathan Hornik, executive director of the NPLA. Continue Reading National Private Lenders Association Launches Watchlist for Advancing Risk Controls
Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’
The New York State offices of Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) are reportedly going to be closed due to the "corrupt and dangerous business practices" within the state by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Fox News first reported the story,...
Utah Officials Reject Property Tax Hike Requests from 35 Cities and Taxing Entities
The Utah State Tax Commission has denied requests for property tax hikes from 35 cities, school districts and other entities, which collectively sought to raise nearly $50 million in property tax revenue. KSL.com reports the commission rejected the fiscal year 2026...
FICO Debuts Program to Sell Credit Scores Directly to Lenders
FICO (NYSE: FICO) has announced a new program that bypasses the three major credit bureaus and enables the direct sale of the company’s credit scores to lenders. According to the company, the FICO Mortgage Direct License Program, the mortgage credit specialists known...
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Trump’s Fed Pick Says He Will Take Unpaid Leave from White House Job if Confirmed
Rhode Island’s Democratic Senator Jack Reed called Miran’s plan “absolutely ridiculous.” Continue Reading Trump’s Fed Pick Says He Will Take Unpaid Leave from White House Job if Confirmed
Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
More than half (53%) of the active lenders made five or fewer multifamily loans over the course of the year. Continue Reading Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
An appearance earlier today on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” was a rare example where journalists questioned Pulte’s honesty and integrity, to his visible discomfort. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
Founded in 2005, CHR closed $617.2 million in sales volume during 2024. Continue Reading Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Assaults Against Tesla Dealerships
Editor Phil Hall considers the destruction of commercial property in “protest” of Elon Musk’s role in the Trump White House. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Assaults Against Tesla Dealerships
CoreLogic Rebrands as Cotality
The company has the new trademarked tagline “Intelligence beyond bounds.” Continue Reading CoreLogic Rebrands as Cotality
Report: Post-Wildfires Home Sales Down Significantly in Altadena and Pacific Palisades
Sale prices dropped in Altadena and rose in the Palisades last month. Continue Reading Report: Post-Wildfires Home Sales Down Significantly in Altadena and Pacific Palisades
Polymesh and Ocree Tokenize Canadian Commercial Property
The inaugural listing is a 156-unit Class A multifamily development in Winnipeg. Continue Reading Polymesh and Ocree Tokenize Canadian Commercial Property
Zillow: Sellers with Privately Listed Homes Typically Lost Nearly $5,000
Zillow’s survey data found Hispanic and Black home sellers are more often guided toward listing their homes privately by agents. Continue Reading Zillow: Sellers with Privately Listed Homes Typically Lost Nearly $5,000
JLL Acquires Renewable Energy Investment Banking Firm
The financial aspects of the acquisition were not disclosed Continue Reading JLL Acquires Renewable Energy Investment Banking Firm
Placemakr to Open Pop-Up Hotel at DC Apartment Complex
This launch follows Placemakr’s recent pop-up experience in Santa Clara, California. Continue Reading Placemakr to Open Pop-Up Hotel at DC Apartment Complex
NAMB in Partnership with The Appraisal Foundation
NAMB stated it is the first mortgage-related association to join the Appraisal Foundation’s Partner Program. Continue Reading NAMB in Partnership with The Appraisal Foundation
Report: Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Plateaued in 2024
72.9% of Gen Xers owned their home in 2024, up from 72% in 2023. Continue Reading Report: Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Plateaued in 2024
Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s Oldest Retailer, to Close Nearly All Stores
Hudson’s Bay retained the right to remove some locations from the liquidation list if it can secure a deal. Continue Reading Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s Oldest Retailer, to Close Nearly All Stores
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