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Report: Trump Team Having Difficulty Securing a New CFPB Director

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2025

Kathy Kraninger, who held the position in the first Trump administration from 2018 to 2021, is not interested in returning to Washington. Continue Reading Report: Trump Team Having Difficulty Securing a New CFPB Director

QXO Launches $11 Billion Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply

by Phil Hall | Jan 27, 2025

“We believe that Beacon would be a strong fit for QXO,” said Brad Jacobs, QXO’s chairman and CEO. Continue Reading QXO Launches $11 Billion Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply

Wyoming Realtors’ PAC Spends Nearly $550,000 on Ballot Amendment

by Phil Hall | Nov 4, 2024

4Wyoming’s outreach has included the creation of a website, billboard and online advertising. Continue Reading Wyoming Realtors’ PAC Spends Nearly $550,000 on Ballot Amendment

HUD Provides $1.7 Million in Hurricane Aid to Asheville, North Carolina

by Phil Hall | Nov 1, 2024

The new funding will be used to support the reconstruction of damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Continue Reading HUD Provides $1.7 Million in Hurricane Aid to Asheville, North Carolina

Mortgage Industry Executive Frank Pallotta Weighs Run for New Jersey Legislative Seat

by Phil Hall | Oct 31, 2024

Pallotta previously ran for New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District in 2020 and 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Industry Executive Frank Pallotta Weighs Run for New Jersey Legislative Seat

Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity

by Phil Hall | Aug 13, 2025

The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 10.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity

Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2

by Phil Hall | Aug 7, 2025

“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2

Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April

by Phil Hall | Aug 7, 2025

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...

Freddie Mac Expands CHOICEHome Mortgage Program to Single-Section Manufactured Homes

by Phil Hall | Aug 6, 2025

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the expansion of its CHOICEHome conventional financing options to include modern single-section manufactured homes. Previously, Freddie Mac provided multi-section factory-built homes with a 3% down payment option. As of today,...