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Appraisal Industry Warns Against GSE Waiver Updates from FHFA
The FHFA’s policy changes expand eligibility for appraisal waivers and inspection-based appraisal waivers. Continue Reading Appraisal Industry Warns Against GSE Waiver Updates from FHFA
Meritage Homes Expands to Gulf Coast with Acquisition of Elliott Homes
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Meritage Homes Expands to Gulf Coast with Acquisition of Elliott Homes
Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
Sheldon Haag was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and two years of supervised release. Continue Reading Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
Capital Square Acquires Georgia Build-for-Rent Community
Valley Ridge was developed by D.R. Horton and completed in 2023. Continue Reading Capital Square Acquires Georgia Build-for-Rent Community
Thompson Thrift Announces First Idaho Community
The company expects to begin construction in October, with completion expected in winter 2026. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift Announces First Idaho Community
CFPB: Mortgage Servicers Preying on Divorced and Widowed Borrowers
The CFPB report also noted that domestic violence survivors face additional problems with servicers. Continue Reading CFPB: Mortgage Servicers Preying on Divorced and Widowed Borrowers
New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
The proposed regulation tests will take place where the nonbanks are originating loans rather than where they have a physical branch presence. Continue Reading New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
The MBA reported mortgage applications for new home purchases in November were up 7.2% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Mortgage Rates Take Another Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.60% as of Dec. 12. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Drop
Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 27% bump-up from the previous week and was 42% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
Mortgage Rates in a Modest Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of Dec. 5. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in a Modest Drop
Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 3%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 6% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 3%
Three Bay Area Real Estate Professionals Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scams
“The defendants tried to line their own pockets at the expense of homebuyers, lenders, and federally insured programs,” said US Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey. Continue Reading Three Bay Area Real Estate Professionals Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scams
Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Ahead of Holiday Weekend
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of Nov. 27. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Mortgage Application Activity Rises by 6.3%
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 38.8% of total applications from 41% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises by 6.3%
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