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Zillow Home Loans Launches Forgivable FHA Down Payment Assistance in 43 States

Zillow Home Loans Launches Forgivable FHA Down Payment Assistance in 43 States

by John G. Stevens | Oct 28, 2026 | Industry Updates, Mortgage Information, U.S. Housing Market

SEATTLE, Oct. 28, 2026 — Zillow Home Loans has introduced a down payment assistance program that can cover the Federal Housing Administration’s 3.5% minimum down payment for eligible homebuyers, using a second mortgage that charges no interest and requires no...
Federal Judge Rejects Zillow Bid to Dismiss Agent Antitrust Case

Federal Judge Rejects Zillow Bid to Dismiss Agent Antitrust Case

by John G. Stevens | Sep 30, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News

A federal judge has rejected Zillow’s attempt to end a proposed class action brought by real estate agents who accuse the company of using its power in home search and lead generation to pressure agents toward Zillow Home Loans and other Zillow-owned services. U.S....
Zillow Asks Federal Court to Permanently Dismiss RESPA Lawsuit

Zillow Asks Federal Court to Permanently Dismiss RESPA Lawsuit

by John G. Stevens | Sep 22, 2026 | Real Estate News

Zillow is asking a federal judge to permanently dismiss renewed claims that its agent programs improperly steered homebuyers toward Zillow Home Loans in violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. The company filed a 33-page motion Sept. 21 in the U.S....
Need to Give a Wedding Present? How About ‘Home Funds’?

Need to Give a Wedding Present? How About ‘Home Funds’?

by Phil Hall | Oct 20, 2023 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Today’s brides and grooms are less interested in receiving material goods as wedding gifts and would be more receptive to “home funds” to be used for the purchase of their first house. According to a new analysis conducted by Zillow Home Loans and The Knot, the share...
Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program

Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2023 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Zillow Home Loans is rolling out its 1% Down Payment program that will enable home buyers to pay as little as 1% down on their next home purchase, with the company contributing an additional 2% at closing. The program is initially being offered on properties located...

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