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Equifax and Experian Reduce VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
The credit scoring agencies Equifax (NYSE: EFX) and Experian are joining their competitor TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) in reducing their respective VantageScore 4.0 mortgage credit scores for 99 cents. Equifax said it will continue to offer free VantageScore 4.0 credit...
Equifax and Experian Reduce VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
TransUnion previously announced its 99-cent deal. Continue Reading Equifax and Experian Reduce VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
A St. Louis-area contractor who fraudulently obtained $1.7 million in pandemic loans was sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to repay the money. Coretta “Cory” Elliott owned and operated CMT LLC, a contractor that provided commercial construction,...
Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Indiana Faces ‘Massive Increases in Taxes’ with Proposed Bears Stadium
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sought to belittle efforts by Indiana lawmakers to lure the Chicago Bears to their state, accusing the state of dumping a new wave of taxes on residents without seeking their approval. TheIllinoize.com reports Pritzker highlighted reports...
NYC Developer Indicted in $10 Million Fraud Scheme Expected to Plead Guilty
Joshua Schuster, a former New York City real estate developer who was indicted last May for conducting a four-year, multimillion-dollar real estate investment scam, is reportedly planning to enter a guilty plea in his case. Hoodline.com reports Schuster is scheduled...
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Maryland Home Sales Down Amid Inventory Shortages
The average sales price increased 3.4% year-over-year to $495,038 and the median sales price inched up by 0.5% to $410,000. Continue Reading Maryland Home Sales Down Amid Inventory Shortages
American Express to Build 55-Story HQ at World Trade Center Site
Construction will begin this spring, with completion expected by 2031. Continue Reading American Express to Build 55-Story HQ at World Trade Center Site
Memphis Notary Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Shaneika Seymore notarized multiple fraudulent quitclaim deeds which purported to transfer ownership from the true homeowners to Seymore and her co-conspirators. Continue Reading Memphis Notary Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
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Homeowner Affordability Improves Slightly in California
More California households (28%) could afford a typical condo/townhome in the fourth quarter, rising from 27% in the prior quarter and from 25% one year before. Continue Reading Homeowner Affordability Improves Slightly in California
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.4% from 17.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
The Iowa Bears? Hawkeye State Eyes Chicago Team
Iowa’s pitch comes as some Indiana lawmakers have hit the brakes on their state’s efforts to attract the Bears. Continue Reading The Iowa Bears? Hawkeye State Eyes Chicago Team
QXO Acquires Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 Billion
Kodiak reported roughly $2.4 billion of revenues last year. Continue Reading QXO Acquires Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 Billion
Connecticut Developer-Builder Suddenly Dies Shortly Before Facing Fraud Trial
William Ferrigno’s criminal trial was slated to begin on March 11. Continue Reading Connecticut Developer-Builder Suddenly Dies Shortly Before Facing Fraud Trial
California Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty in $9 Million Fraud Case
Matthew Campbell is scheduled to be sentenced on May 11 and faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Continue Reading California Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty in $9 Million Fraud Case