Top Headlines
Home Builders Group Congratulates Trump on Election
The NAHB had been repeatedly critical of Biden-Harris administration policies. Continue Reading Home Builders Group Congratulates Trump on Election
Fathom Holdings Acquires Arizona Brokerage
My Home Group brings over 2,200 agents and completes approximately 12,000 transactions annually. Continue Reading Fathom Holdings Acquires Arizona Brokerage
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…
Chrissi Rhea, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Mortgage Investors Group, Passes Away
“She was the epitome of selflessness, giving not only her money but her time and gifts,” said her son, Kevin Rhea. Continue Reading Chrissi Rhea, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Mortgage Investors Group, Passes Away
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
The effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will likely impact the next quarterly report. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
Mortgage Rates Up for Sixth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79% as of Nov. 7. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Up for Sixth Straight Week
Mortgage Application Activity Down for Sixth Straight Week
The average loan size on a refinance application dropped below $300,000. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down for Sixth Straight Week
CFPB in Settlement with Townstone Financial Over Alleged Chicago Redlining
“This case should never have been brought,” said Steve Simpson of the Pacific Legal Foundation. Continue Reading CFPB in Settlement with Townstone Financial Over Alleged Chicago Redlining
NerdWallet Acquires Mortgage Brokerage Next Door Lending
Next Door Lending’s president and co-owner is Jonathan Haddad, who is also chairman and chief executive of AIME. Continue Reading NerdWallet Acquires Mortgage Brokerage Next Door Lending
Mortgage Application Payments Down in September
Homebuyer affordability improved last month as the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped by 0.8% from $2,057 in August to $2,041 in September, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Purchase Applications Payment Index. The...
Mortgage Rates Up for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of Oct. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Up for Fifth Straight Week
Nearly Half of Recent Homebuyers Secured Mortgage Rates Below 5%
Mortgage rates were at a historic low of 2.65% in 2021 before soaring to decade-long highs of 7.79% in the fall of 2023. Continue Reading Nearly Half of Recent Homebuyers Secured Mortgage Rates Below 5%
Mortgage Application Activity Flattens Out
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 43.1% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Flattens Out
