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Ward Morrison to Retire as Chief Executive at Motto Mortgage and Wemlo
Adam Sartin, vice president of franchise growth and development, will lead the brands on an interim basis. Continue Reading Ward Morrison to Retire as Chief Executive at Motto Mortgage and Wemlo
The Appraisal Institute Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud in Exam Results
Alissa Akins is seeking back pay, punitive damages and attorney’s fees. Continue Reading The Appraisal Institute Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud in Exam Results
New Effort Seeks to Redirect Chicago Mayor’s $300 Million Property Tax Hike
Senior mayoral adviser Jason Lee said Johnson was willing to back “number of” revenue options in lieu of increasing property taxes. Continue Reading New Effort Seeks to Redirect Chicago Mayor’s $300 Million Property Tax Hike
Daniel Wallace Named Chief Operating Officer at Maxex
Wallace previously served as CEO of Haven Servicing. Continue Reading Daniel Wallace Named Chief Operating Officer at Maxex
California Association of Realtors Installs 2025 Leadership Team
Already on the team is Phil Hawkins, who joined CAR as CEO and state secretary in September. Continue Reading California Association of Realtors Installs 2025 Leadership Team
Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
On a year-over-year measurement, there was a 140% spike in the dollar volume of loans for office properties. Continue Reading Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped to $2,172 from $2,211 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
“The American dream of homeownership is not a reality for many young people,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
“Mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since May,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers in Questioning Pulte’s Cryptocurrency Directive to GSEs
The senators also expressed displeasure over Pulte’s conflict of interest in this directive. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers in Questioning Pulte’s Cryptocurrency Directive to GSEs
Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
There was no formal press statement on the appointment. Continue Reading Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Fannie Mae predictied mortgage rates will end 2025 and 2026 at 6.4% and 6.0%, respectively. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Again
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.7% from 19% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Again
Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.75% as of July 17. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 8.5% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $379,209 in May to $376,077 in June. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 8.5% from Last Year













