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Title Resources Group Acquires Doma
Doma Title Insurance Inc. will operate as a subsidiary of TRG. Continue Reading Title Resources Group Acquires Doma
Two Alabama Tribes in Fight Over Casino Built on Sacred Site
The Poarch Band is countering that the Muscogee Nation is trying to dictate how the tribe uses its land. Continue Reading Two Alabama Tribes in Fight Over Casino Built on Sacred Site
Utah Brokerage Homie Sues NAR, Claiming Organized Boycott
“Homie was subject to both express and tacit boycotts in Utah by incumbent brokerages,” said the lawsuit. Continue Reading Utah Brokerage Homie Sues NAR, Claiming Organized Boycott
FHFA Proposes 2025-2027 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The FHFA will accept comments on the proposed rule within 60 days of publication in the Federal Register. Continue Reading FHFA Proposes 2025-2027 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
The updated standards will be implemented through a 24-month phased-in approach, with a fully effective date of Sept. 30, 2026. Continue Reading GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
Ouch! Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 27-Year Low
“Both purchase and refinance applications fell, with the purchase index hitting a 28-year low,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Ouch! Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 27-Year Low
Today’s Housing Market: More Mortgages, Higher Prices, Fewer Delinquencies
“The national mortgage delinquency rate remained at a historic low in June,” said Molly Boesel, principal economist for CoreLogic. Continue Reading Today’s Housing Market: More Mortgages, Higher Prices, Fewer Delinquencies
Mortgage Rates Drop, But Still Above 7%
“Recent volatility makes it difficult to forecast where rates will go next,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop, But Still Above 7%
Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Enters the Mortgage Reinsurance Market
The company will provide excess of loss reinsurance on selected Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae mortgages. Continue Reading Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Enters the Mortgage Reinsurance Market
Mortgage Application Activity Up for First Time in Five Weeks
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 30.1% of total applications from 29.5% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up for First Time in Five Weeks
Integro Bank, a Phoenix-Based Community Bank, Creates a Mortgage Division
Integro Bank is a single-branch community bank with $42.6 million in assets. Continue Reading Integro Bank, a Phoenix-Based Community Bank, Creates a Mortgage Division
MBA Open Doors Foundation Reports Helping More Than 15,000 Families Since 2012
The Foundation first partnered with Children’s National Medical System in Washington, D.C., in 2012. Continue Reading MBA Open Doors Foundation Reports Helping More Than 15,000 Families Since 2012
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Future That Could Have Been
Mark Olson, co-chairman of the board of Corporate Risk Advisors, said, “Anything with a discreet income stream can be privatized.” Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Future That Could Have Been
Guild Mortgage Acquires First Centennial Mortgage
San Diego-headquartered Guild Mortgage (NYSE: GHLD) has acquired First Centennial Mortgage, an Illinois-based privately held residential mortgage lender focused on the Midwest markets. First Centennial Mortgage was founded by brothers Steven and David McCormick in...
Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program
The program is initially being offered on properties located in Arizona, with plans to expand to additional markets. Continue Reading Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program















