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What’s ahead for the mortgage industry in 2023? United Wholesale Mortgage exec glimpses into the future

by Third Party | Jan 6, 2023

Source: MPA--- Short of having a crystal ball, it’s difficult to predict the future. Indulging Mortgage Professional America with insight, a top executive at United Wholesale Mortgage took a shot at it. During a telephone interview with MPA, the company’s chief...

HOW TO BE THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL YOUR CLIENTS WILL RELY ON

by Third Party | Jan 6, 2023

Source: RisMedia --- For the last few years, real estate agents have been working virtually nonstop as buyers and sellers took advantage of a red-hot market. With the market now shifting, agents may feel they need to work even harder to keep their momentum going. This...

CFPB Seeks to Vacate Redlining Settlement with Townstone Financial

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

The CFPB is seeking to return the $105,000 settlement funds to the company. Continue Reading CFPB Seeks to Vacate Redlining Settlement with Townstone Financial

Residency Requirements Changed on FHA-Insured Mortgages to Shut Out Illegal Immigrants

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

“There will be no more illegal aliens getting HUD-backed home loans,” said Secretary Turner. Continue Reading Residency Requirements Changed on FHA-Insured Mortgages to Shut Out Illegal Immigrants

Homeownership Expenses Consume One-Third of National Average Wage

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

Nationwide, the typical $2,021 cost of mortgage payments, homeowner insurance, mortgage insurance and property taxes is down 0.7% quarterly. Continue Reading Homeownership Expenses Consume One-Third of National Average Wage

Weichert Opens First International Office in Portugal

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

The Portuguese brokerage will operate under the new name HomeLovers – Weichert. Continue Reading Weichert Opens First International Office in Portugal

Idaho’s Gov. Little Signs $100 Million Property Tax Cut into Law

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

The bill passed unanimously in both houses of the legislature. Continue Reading Idaho’s Gov. Little Signs $100 Million Property Tax Cut into Law

Minnesota in Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

MV Realty is permanently banned from doing business in Minnesota. Continue Reading Minnesota in Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’

Maine Home Sales up 6.51%

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

A total of 753 home sales were closed in Maine last month, a 6.51% increase from the 707 sales transacted in February 2024. According to data from the Main Association of Realtors, the statewide median sales price for those sales was $381,500, a 9% jump from the...