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Four Charged in Houston Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Harold Doyle was a tax preparer for the identity theft victim. Continue Reading Four Charged in Houston Real Estate Fraud Scheme
New California Lawsuit Challenges Residential Development Fees
Californians for Homeownership is a nonprofit organization sponsored by the California Association of Realtors. Continue Reading New California Lawsuit Challenges Residential Development Fees
Calque Launches Contingency Buster, a New ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
The product is for homeowners seeking to quickly remove home sale contingencies and debt-to-income constraints at any point in the homebuying process. Continue Reading Calque Launches Contingency Buster, a New ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
California Approves Allstate’s Request for Home Insurance Hike of 34% on Average
This is California’s largest home insurance hike in three years. Continue Reading California Approves Allstate’s Request for Home Insurance Hike of 34% on Average
Treasury Issues New Rule to Prevent Money Laundering Through Housing Market
The residential real estate rule is scheduled to begin in December 2025. Continue Reading Treasury Issues New Rule to Prevent Money Laundering Through Housing Market
Q3 Housing: Fewer Equity-Rich Homes, Less Underwater Mortgages
Only 2.5% of all residential mortgages, or one in 40, were considered seriously underwater in the third quarter. Continue Reading Q3 Housing: Fewer Equity-Rich Homes, Less Underwater Mortgages
MBA: Purchase Loan Applications at Lowest Level Since 1995
Refinance applications were at their lowest level since January. Continue Reading MBA: Purchase Loan Applications at Lowest Level Since 1995
loanDepot Unveils accessZERO Program to Assist Homebuyers
The new program is available nationwide for Federal Housing Administration purchase mortgages. Continue Reading loanDepot Unveils accessZERO Program to Assist Homebuyers
Rocket Mortgage Upgrades Pathfinder Tool with AI Chat Interface
A new AI chat interface in Pathfinder is being tested to help mortgage bankers and brokers answer client questions. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Upgrades Pathfinder Tool with AI Chat Interface
CMHC Chief Romy Bowers Leaving for IMF Position
Bowers joined CMHC in 2015 as the agency’s chief risk manager and took on the chief executive duties in 2020. Continue Reading CMHC Chief Romy Bowers Leaving for IMF Position
Cenlar Taps David Schneider as President
Schneider joined the company earlier this year as chief financial officer. Continue Reading Cenlar Taps David Schneider as President
Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing to the 8% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.79% as of Oct. 26, up from last week when it averaged 7.63%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing to the 8% Mark
Southern First Bancshares Opens Dream Mortgage Center
The center will provide homebuyer education and outreach in an underserved community of South Carolina. Continue Reading Southern First Bancshares Opens Dream Mortgage Center
Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Slump
MBA’s Joel Kan said applications dropped “to the slowest weekly pace since 1995.” Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Slump
‘Family Guy’ Takes Aim at Reverse Mortgages
A Tom Selleck parody convinced Peter Griffin to consider “Hey Alright Reverse Mortgages – or HARM.” Continue Reading ‘Family Guy’ Takes Aim at Reverse Mortgages
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