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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
Special City Council Meeting Sought to Stop Chicago Mayor’s Property Tax Hike Proposal
In March, Chicago voters rejected a referendum on the so-called “mansion tax.” Continue Reading Special City Council Meeting Sought to Stop Chicago Mayor’s Property Tax Hike Proposal
Forecast: Property Damage from Hurricane Milton Could Cost up to $50 Billion
Verisk noted that while Milton is expected to have a significantly higher insured loss tally than Helene. Continue Reading Forecast: Property Damage from Hurricane Milton Could Cost up to $50 Billion
Mother of Missing Texas Real Estate Agent Fears Her Daughter is Dead
Suzanne Clark Simpson was last seen by a neighbor on the evening of Oct. 6. Continue Reading Mother of Missing Texas Real Estate Agent Fears Her Daughter is Dead
New Lending Platform Aims at Multifamily Property Owners
The target loan amounts for the new endeavor are expected to range between $15 million and $100 million. Continue Reading New Lending Platform Aims at Multifamily Property Owners
Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
The bank stated it will seek “to close racial and economic gaps in homeownership and help families achieve their dream of owning a home.” Continue Reading Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines
Andrew Bailey said the guidelines protected the nation against a wave of failed mortgages. Continue Reading Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines
Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of Jan. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
The Refinance Index was down by 7% from the previous week and was 5% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.96% as of Jan. 23. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
Mortgage Application Activity is Dull, Forbearance Levels Drop
“Almost 43% of borrowers in forbearance were there due to a natural disaster,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity is Dull, Forbearance Levels Drop
A&D Mortgage Acquires Wholesale Mortgage Origination Business from Mr. Cooper
The acquisition expands A&D’s broker network to more than 8,500 partners. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Acquires Wholesale Mortgage Origination Business from Mr. Cooper
FCC Warns Against Fraudulent Mortgage Calling Campaign
Green Mirage has impersonated over 400 mortgage institutions and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of losses to deceived homeowners. Continue Reading FCC Warns Against Fraudulent Mortgage Calling Campaign
Mortgage Rates Break Past 7% Level
Mortgage rates ticked up for the fifth consecutive week. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Break Past 7% Level
Mortgage Bankers Association Brings Undergraduate Course to Cleveland State University
The program offers a three-credit undergraduate course on residential mortgage origination and processing. Continue Reading Mortgage Bankers Association Brings Undergraduate Course to Cleveland State University














