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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
Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Invitation Homes was accused of unfair eviction practices, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
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
United Homes Group Announces Leadership Changes
Jamie Pirrello was named interim CEO. Continue Reading United Homes Group Announces Leadership Changes
Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“VA refinances had a double-digit increase for the third consecutive week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
The circular is planned to be issued by June 12. Continue Reading VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
Last month, the share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance declined 1 basis point to 0.11%. Continue Reading Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
40% of New Mortgages Went to Buyers Under 35
Redfin determined the median age of first-time U.S. homebuyers last year was 35. Continue Reading 40% of New Mortgages Went to Buyers Under 35
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, Though Still Elevated
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.02%, down from last week when it averaged 7.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, Though Still Elevated
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Slightly
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in April increased 22.1% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Slightly
Grant Cardone on Biden’s Homebuyer Tax Credit Plan: ‘Is Joe Dumb?’
Cardone cited homebuyer costs to dilute the impact of the Biden plan. Continue Reading Grant Cardone on Biden’s Homebuyer Tax Credit Plan: ‘Is Joe Dumb?’
Vision Mortgage Group Debuts Loan Program for First-Time Buyers
The program features a 1% down payment and 2% grant down payment assistance. Continue Reading Vision Mortgage Group Debuts Loan Program for First-Time Buyers
Rocket Mortgage Settles HUD Charges of Discrimination Against Native Americans
The settlement includes $65,000 compensation to the complainants. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Settles HUD Charges of Discrimination Against Native Americans
Mortgage Originations for Vacation Homes Down 40% in 2023
86% of second-home mortgages were issued last year to high-income buyers. Continue Reading Mortgage Originations for Vacation Homes Down 40% in 2023















