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Dream Finders Homes Acquires Alliant National Title Insurance
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Dream Finders Homes Acquires Alliant National Title Insurance
Douglas Elliman Fires President and CEO Scott Durkin
No explanation was given for Durkin’s termination. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Fires President and CEO Scott Durkin
eXp Realty in $34 Million Settlement Over Commissions
The settlement is the latest among the major brokerages who were sued over their business practices related to commissions. Continue Reading eXp Realty in $34 Million Settlement Over Commissions
Study: One-Third of Younger Americans Rethinking Relocation After Helene
Almost one-quarter (23%) of respondents overall expected insurance premiums in their area to increase after Hurricane Helene. Continue Reading Study: One-Third of Younger Americans Rethinking Relocation After Helene
Report: The Safest US City Is…
Memphis was considered the least safest city. Continue Reading Report: The Safest US City Is…
Market Spotlight: Four New Regional Programs for Borrowers
A quartet of new regionally focused programs for current and prospective homeowners have been announced this week. Westerly, Rhode Island-based Washington Trust has expanded its RI Community Lending Program with the addition of I Luv RI Home Improvement Loans as home...
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.3%
The VA share of total applications dropped to 15.4% from 18.3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.3%
Rocket Mortgage Partners with Annaly in Mortgage Subservicing Pact
Rocket Mortgage is expected to begin servicing loans for Annaly as early as December. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Partners with Annaly in Mortgage Subservicing Pact
The Agency in New Partnership for Mortgage Lending
Aclara Lending will begin operations in Southern California. Continue Reading The Agency in New Partnership for Mortgage Lending
HUD and Ginnie Mae to Host Summit on Mortgage Market Liquidity
The summit will include guest experts from the federal government, private sector, and housing industry. Continue Reading HUD and Ginnie Mae to Host Summit on Mortgage Market Liquidity
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage at 2-Year Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.08% as of Sept. 26. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage at 2-Year Low
Mortgage Application Payments Down by Nearly 4%
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,056. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Down by Nearly 4%
Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance increased 1 basis point to 0.13% in August. Continue Reading Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
The company exited the mortgage business in 2022. Continue Reading DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 20% from the previous week and was 175% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity















