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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage rates on the rise, Habitat for Humanity turns 50, and a new TV series help seniors consider housing options. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Compass Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Anywhere
Anywhere, formerly known as Realogy, is the parent company of the brands Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, and Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue Reading Compass Completes $1.6 Billion Acquisition of Anywhere
Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
The endeavor will initially aim at major US housing markets, focusing on index movement across defined periods. Continue Reading Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
“This is yet another attempt by the Trump Administration to dismantle and destroy the federal government, laws and Congress be damned,” said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. Continue Reading Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...
Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Betenbough Companies is the parent of Betenbough Homes, which has Texas-based operations in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Continue Reading Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
“Unfortunately, this month’s turmoil in the Middle East has put upward pressure on mortgage rates, which in turn could impact overall affordability in the months ahead,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.38% as of March 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
The new mortgages will be originated and serviced by Better, with Bitcoin and USDC pledges powered by Coinbase. Continue Reading Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
The new criminal referrals follow the Trump administration’s failed efforts to secure a mortgage fraud indictment against James. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
A total of 35,000 foreclosure starts were recorded last month, down 16% from January but up 7% from February 2025. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
“An 88% operating margin and a compound annual growth rate of 100% in per-score pricing over five years are not hallmarks of a competitive market,” the senator said. Continue Reading Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.7% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
Conventional loans composed 49.4 % of loan applications and FHA loans composed 35.3%. Continue Reading February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
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