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Two Texas Realtor Groups Announce Merger Plans
The merger will require the approval of the National Association of Realtors to become official. Continue Reading Two Texas Realtor Groups Announce Merger Plans
NAR in $52.25 Million Settlement of Tuccori Commissions Lawsuit
NAR will seek a stay in the ongoing Batton lawsuit, with the organization claiming the settlement in Tuccori is intended to release the claims in the Batton case. Continue Reading NAR in $52.25 Million Settlement of Tuccori Commissions Lawsuit
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...
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%
Palantir Teams with Moder on AI-Powered Mortgage Operations Platform
“This strategic partnership will reshape the future of our industry,” said Michael Middleman, chairman of Moder. Continue Reading Palantir Teams with Moder on AI-Powered Mortgage Operations Platform
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges
“Consumer protection is paramount and licensed mortgage brokers must comply with regulatory requirements,” said Elissa Sinha, director of enforcement at FSRA. Continue Reading Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges
Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.1% from 15.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
“Most of last month’s supply growth was in loan programs that allowed for cash-out refinance and on investor homes,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
