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Zillow Promotes SVP Jun Choo to Chief Operating Officer
Zillow announced the departures of Susan Daimler and Matt Daimler, president of Zillow and senior vice president of product, respectively. Continue Reading Zillow Promotes SVP Jun Choo to Chief Operating Officer
Rocket Companies Fizzles with Q3 Loss of $481 Million
“Optimism is the ability to see the glass as half full,” said CEO Varun Krishna. Continue Reading Rocket Companies Fizzles with Q3 Loss of $481 Million
Airbnb Debuts Co-Host Network
Airbnb is offering a selection of more than 10,000 co-hosts across 10 countries. Continue Reading Airbnb Debuts Co-Host Network
SBA to Pause New Disaster Loan Origination, Citing Lack of Funds
SBA can make disaster loans up to $500,000 to homeowners to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate. Continue Reading SBA to Pause New Disaster Loan Origination, Citing Lack of Funds
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
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
By product type, conventional loans composed 56.7% of loan applications while FHA loans accounted for 32.1%. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of March 13, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Evergreen Home Loans Expands into New Mexico
The company is opening new branches in Albuquerque and Carlsbad, under the leadership of Area Manager Barry Abt. Continue Reading Evergreen Home Loans Expands into New Mexico
Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 15.9% from 14.6% from the week before. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
Foreclosure Activity Up During February
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 22,730 residential properties in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During February
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
“Mortgage credit availability in February increased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
Tomo Mortgage Closes $20 Million Series B Funding Round
The company plans to move its headquarters from Stamford, Connecticut, to New York City. Continue Reading Tomo Mortgage Closes $20 Million Series B Funding Round
Nigerian National Extradited for Multi-Million Dollar Florida Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Okechukwu Josiah Odunna, was arrested by Nigerian authorities last September. Continue Reading Nigerian National Extradited for Multi-Million Dollar Florida Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Rocket Mortgage to Exit the Canadian Market
Rocket Mortgage plans to complete its exit from the market by June 27. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage to Exit the Canadian Market
Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of March 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
