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Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
He was previously general counsel at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Americas. Continue Reading Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
Compass Acquires Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 Billion in All-Stock Transaction
This transaction will bring together approximately 340,000 real estate professionals globally onto a shared network operating in every major US city and approximately 120 countries and territories. Continue Reading Compass Acquires Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 Billion in All-Stock Transaction
Redfin Investor Sues to Halt Acquisition by Rocket Companies
The lawsuit also alleges Goldman Sachs, the financial advisor on the transaction, failed to acknowledge its conflict of interest in the deal. Continue Reading Redfin Investor Sues to Halt Acquisition by Rocket Companies
Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Fed stated it would continue to reduce its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged
Anna Paulson to Become Chief Executive at Philadelphia Fed
She succeeds Patrick T. Harker. Continue Reading Anna Paulson to Become Chief Executive at Philadelphia Fed
Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
The average loan size for new homes increased from $379,107 in September to $381,404 in October. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
The delinquency rate was up 6 basis points from the second quarter and up 7 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
“Assumable loans could play a key role in unlocking housing opportunities for buyers,” said the organization. Continue Reading California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.4% from 18.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
One of the unnamed sources in Politico’s coverage complained that Pulte “sold POTUS a bill of goods that wasn’t necessarily accurate.” Continue Reading Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
The lawsuit seeks to expand into a class action case that would cover all US homebuyers directed by a Zillow-affiliated agent into using the company’s mortgage services. Continue Reading Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
Bloom Finance Company Debuts Reverse Mortgage with Lifetime Fixed Interest Rate
The new product is designed to protect seniors by eliminating uncertainty from interest rate changes and renewal premiums. Continue Reading Bloom Finance Company Debuts Reverse Mortgage with Lifetime Fixed Interest Rate
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Creating a 50-year mortgage with the goal of making housing more affordable is the equivalent of sending shipments of dinnerware into a famine-stricken region. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
