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eLEND Partners With Ready4Remodel to Bring AI Into Renovation Lending
eLEND is partnering with Ready4Remodel to give brokers and borrowers AI-powered renovation visualizations, cost estimates and financing insights. Continue Reading eLEND Partners With Ready4Remodel to Bring AI Into Renovation Lending
Real Completes RE/MAX Acquisition, Creating Real REMAX Group
Real has completed its acquisition of RE/MAX Holdings, bringing the two companies together under newly formed Real REMAX Group following shareholder and court approvals. Continue Reading Real Completes RE/MAX Acquisition, Creating Real REMAX Group
Reports: Fannie Mae Executives Fired in New Round of Layoffs
Fannie Mae and its chairman, Bill Pulte, offered no public comment. Continue Reading Reports: Fannie Mae Executives Fired in New Round of Layoffs
NEXA Lending Acquires UMortgage in Major Mortgage Broker Deal
NEXA Lending is acquiring UMortgage in a deal that brings Anthony Casa into NEXA’s leadership and combines two prominent companies in the independent mortgage broker channel. Continue Reading NEXA Lending Acquires UMortgage in Major Mortgage Broker Deal
CoStar Completes $800 Million Acquisition of Zonda
CoStar Group has completed its $800 million acquisition of Zonda, adding new-home construction data, builder software and residential marketplaces to its growing real estate portfolio.
Continue Reading CoStar Completes $800 Million Acquisition of Zonda
Mortgage Rates Down for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of Aug. 20, down from last week when it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Second Straight Week
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in July
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $375,218 in June to $374,438 in July. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in July
Mortgage Application Activity Holds Steady
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 41.9% of total applications from 40.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Holds Steady
Lynn Beckstead, Former President of SecurityNational Mortgage, Dies at 72
In 1993, the insurance company Security National recruited Beckstead to launch a new mortgage division. Continue Reading Lynn Beckstead, Former President of SecurityNational Mortgage, Dies at 72
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July
Last month’s issuance grew the agency’s MBS portfolio outstanding grew to $2.99 trillion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July
Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as of Aug. 13, down from last week when it averaged 6.69%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly
Multifamily Lending Volume Up 32% Year-Over-Year in 2025
The top five multifamily lenders in 2025 by dollar volume were JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo, Walker & Dunlop, Berkadia, and CBRE. Continue Reading Multifamily Lending Volume Up 32% Year-Over-Year in 2025
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly in Q2
“Some loans are continuing to move to later stages of delinquency,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly in Q2
Mortgage Application Activity Perks Up
The Refinance Index increased 5% from the previous week, but it was also 22% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Perks Up
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved During July
“Credit availability in June increased to its highest level since July 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved During July
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