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Redfin Investor Sues to Halt Acquisition by Rocket Companies

by Phil Hall | May 8, 2025

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

by Phil Hall | May 7, 2025

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

The Alexander Brothers, Top Real Estate Brokers, Arrested in Miami

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2024

The brothers have denied the charges leveled against them. Continue Reading The Alexander Brothers, Top Real Estate Brokers, Arrested in Miami

Former Ginnie Mae Chief Takes Role at Freddie Mac

by Phil Hall | Dec 9, 2024

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the appointment of Sam Valverde as vice president of mission and community engagement within its single-family acquisitions division. Sam Valverde served as acting president from May through the end of November, when he stepped...

NY Times Publishes Report on NAR Executives’ High Salaries and Lavish Spending

by Phil Hall | Nov 18, 2024

The report detailed how NAR’s leaders used corporate credit cards to buy tickets to the Broadway show “Hamilton” when it opened in 2015. Continue Reading NY Times Publishes Report on NAR Executives’ High Salaries and Lavish Spending

Ex-CEO of Collapsed Crypto Trading Platform Starts Second Career as Mortgage Broker

by Phil Hall | Aug 26, 2025

Christopher Flinos is working at Balcombe Financial, a mortgage brokerage owned by his brother. Continue Reading Ex-CEO of Collapsed Crypto Trading Platform Starts Second Career as Mortgage Broker

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte, Ken Paxton, and Hypocrisy in Mortgage Fraud Probes

by Phil Hall | Aug 25, 2025

Is the FHFA director intentionally refusing to investigate mortgage fraud claims against the Republican attorney general in Texas? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte, Ken Paxton, and Hypocrisy in Mortgage Fraud Probes

Mortgage Rates Remain Flat

by Phil Hall | Aug 21, 2025

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of Aug. 21. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat

Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation

by Phil Hall | Aug 20, 2025

Pulte ignored questions posed to him on X on who authorized an investigation into Cook’s mortgage papers. Continue Reading Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation

FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud

by Phil Hall | Aug 20, 2025

Pulte said “the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud

Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations

by Phil Hall | Aug 20, 2025

Last month, President Trump accused Schiff of mortgage fraud while the lawmaker was a member of the House of Representatives. Continue Reading Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations

Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly

by Phil Hall | Aug 20, 2025

Among the federal program, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.1% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly

FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’

by Phil Hall | Aug 19, 2025

The advertisement touts President Trump as a leader “who stands by us and the basic principle that all Americans deserve to dream and dream big.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’