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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
Leadership Change at Arch Capital Group
Nicolas Papadopoulo will succeed the retiring Marc Grandisson. Continue Reading Leadership Change at Arch Capital Group
Justice Dept. in $6.5 Million Redlining Settlement with Credit Union
This is the DOJ’s first redlining settlement with a credit union. Continue Reading Justice Dept. in $6.5 Million Redlining Settlement with Credit Union
Leadership Change at Chicago Community Loan Fund
Bob Tucker will become CCLF’s next president, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Continue Reading Leadership Change at Chicago Community Loan Fund
Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels Go in Decline
The MBA reported the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased to 0.40% as of Jan. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels Go in Decline
Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program Offering Closing Cost Credits to Renters
Homebuyers with a Rocket mortgage earn 10% back on the last 12 months of rental payments Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program Offering Closing Cost Credits to Renters
Mortgage Rates in Further Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.87% as of Feb. 13. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in Further Decline
PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
The first installment of the series will feature 20 short videos. Continue Reading PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) rose by 2.5% to 99.0 in January Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
Multifamily lending alone is expected to rise to $361 billion this year. Continue Reading Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,994 properties in January. Continue Reading January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of Feb. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
loanDepot and Onx Homes Announce New Joint Venture
The companies did not announce the leadership for Onx X+ Mortgage. Continue Reading loanDepot and Onx Homes Announce New Joint Venture
Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 39.0% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up
