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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
EagleBank Names Evelyn Lee as Chief Lending Officer for C&I
Lee most recently served as the executive vice president and regional president of Truist Financial Corp. Continue Reading EagleBank Names Evelyn Lee as Chief Lending Officer for C&I
Colorado Mayor Seeks Emergency Court Order Against Venezuelan Criminal Gang
Colorado Gov. Polis continues to downplay the seriousness of the gang’s presence. Continue Reading Colorado Mayor Seeks Emergency Court Order Against Venezuelan Criminal Gang
Mauricio Umansky Sued for Alleged Misuse of Pandemic Relief Funds
The lawsuit is requesting that Umansky and The Agency pay equal to three times the amount of damages caused. Continue Reading Mauricio Umansky Sued for Alleged Misuse of Pandemic Relief Funds
Mortgage Credit Availability Down in November
“Credit availability in November declined to its lowest level in four months, driven by reduced offerings of non-QM and jumbo loan programs,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Down in November
Mortgage Rates Continue to Plummet
“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged near 7%, down from nearly 7.80% just six weeks ago,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Plummet
Private Investment Firm Creates Advisory Board Focused on Real Estate and Mortgages
Board members include Kamini Lane of Coldwell Banker Realty and Kevin Peranio of PRMG Inc. Continue Reading Private Investment Firm Creates Advisory Board Focused on Real Estate and Mortgages
Alliant Credit Union Expands Mortgage Offerings
“Helping Americans achieve their financial goals, including homeownership, is at the core of Alliant’s mission,” said Dan Bauer, head of residential lending. Continue Reading Alliant Credit Union Expands Mortgage Offerings
Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.8%
The Refinance Index was up by 14% from the previous week and was 10% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.8%
CBC Mortgage Agency Introduces Temporary Rate Buydowns
The new feature functions as either a 2-1 buydown or a 1-0 buydown, lowering the interest in the first years of homeownership. Continue Reading CBC Mortgage Agency Introduces Temporary Rate Buydowns
Freddie Mac Standardizes Down Payment Assistance Documents
Freddie Mac plans to have the standardized lien documents available for at 19 nineteen states by the end of the year. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Standardizes Down Payment Assistance Documents
Hits and Misses of the Real Estate Week Nov. 27-Dec. 1
This week’s Hits and Misses include a Taylor Swift-inspired auction, two major cities winning global events and people who want the housing market to crash. Continue Reading Hits and Misses of the Real Estate Week Nov. 27-Dec. 1
MBA’s Broeksmit Expresses ‘Significant Concern’ Over Pausing Foreclosures on VA-Guaranteed Loans
“The VA needs to provide a detailed plan on how servicers will be reimbursed for advancing payments on behalf of borrowers,” he said. Continue Reading MBA’s Broeksmit Expresses ‘Significant Concern’ Over Pausing Foreclosures on VA-Guaranteed Loans
Monthly Mortgage Payment Average Continues to Decline
Redfin attributed this decline to the continued downturn in mortgage rates from its high of 7.79% in October. Continue Reading Monthly Mortgage Payment Average Continues to Decline













