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New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
“The US quartz industry is an American success story built by small and family-owned American businesses,” said Rupesh Shah, co-CEO of the distributor M S International. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio
Prior to her role at Hudson Companies, Kackmann was vice president of affordable and workforce housing at The Albanese Organization. Continue Reading Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio
Syracuse University Launches Master of Science Real Estate Program
The one-year, on-campus program can be completed in one calendar year, with flexibility for students who prefer a longer timeline. Continue Reading Syracuse University Launches Master of Science Real Estate Program
Gov. DeSantis Hints at Special Legislative Session Aimed at Property Tax Relief
Holding a special session does not guarantee that any legislation would pass. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis Hints at Special Legislative Session Aimed at Property Tax Relief
FinCEN Delays Implementing Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule
The RRE Rule was announced in August 2024 and slated to go into effect on Dec. 1. Continue Reading FinCEN Delays Implementing Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule
New FICO Mortgage Simulator Previews Potential Impact of Different Credit Actions
The new tool simulates how different credit actions could impact several of the FICO Score versions used in mortgage lending. Continue Reading New FICO Mortgage Simulator Previews Potential Impact of Different Credit Actions
Lawsuit Accuses Veterans United Home Loans of False Representation and Steering
“We deny the accusations and look forward to disputing this through the legal process,” said a spokesperson for the company. Continue Reading Lawsuit Accuses Veterans United Home Loans of False Representation and Steering
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.85%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up During January
Mortgage applications for new home purchases during January were up by 19% from the prior month and up by 2% from one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally...
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 3%
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.5% from 16.0% percent the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 3%
Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union serves 75,000 accountholders primarily throughout Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. Continue Reading Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
Seehausen replaces Justin Demola, who left Lenders One last month to join Equifax as senior vice president of mortgage and housing, Continue Reading Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q4 2025
The five states with the largest quarterly increases in their overall delinquency rate were: Mississippi (109 basis points), Louisiana (89 basis points), Maryland (87 basis points), Oklahoma (86 basis points), and Indiana (86 basis points). Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q4 2025
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
