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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
Chantel Ray’s CanZell Realty Joins eXp Realty
CanZell Realty is a multimillion-dollar independent brokerage headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Continue Reading Chantel Ray’s CanZell Realty Joins eXp Realty
Ex-Baltimore Prosecutor Seeks Overturn of Mortgage Fraud Conviction
Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to 12 months of home confinement, which she began in June. Continue Reading Ex-Baltimore Prosecutor Seeks Overturn of Mortgage Fraud Conviction
Epique Realty Expands into New Mexico and Utah
The company has hired William Lambert as the state broker for both markets. Continue Reading Epique Realty Expands into New Mexico and Utah
Netflix Cancels Mauricio Umansky’s ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ After 2 Seasons
Umansky is already involved in his latest endeavor as the co-founder of the American Real Estate Association. Continue Reading Netflix Cancels Mauricio Umansky’s ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ After 2 Seasons
Mortgage Rates Top 7%, Highest Level in Over 20 Years
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.13% one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Top 7%, Highest Level in Over 20 Years
Mortgage Application Activity Takes A Dive
“The ARM share of applications rose slightly to 7%, the highest since April 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes A Dive
July New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 35.5%
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in July increased by 35.5% year-over-year, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Compared to June, applications inched up by 0.2%. MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a...
UBS in $1.4 Billion Settlement Over RMBS Fraud Charges
“With this resolution, UBS will pay for its conduct related to its underwriting and issuance of residential mortgage-backed securities,” said U.S. Attorney Breaon Peace. Continue Reading UBS in $1.4 Billion Settlement Over RMBS Fraud Charges
Wells Fargo Launches Down Payment Grant Program
The grants are being allocated under the company’s Special Purpose Credit Program. Continue Reading Wells Fargo Launches Down Payment Grant Program
Declines Recorded in Foreclosure Activity and Mortgage Delinquencies
“Despite low delinquency rates, there are early signs of possible consumer credit stress,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Declines Recorded in Foreclosure Activity and Mortgage Delinquencies
Mortgage Rates Rise For Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.96% as of Aug. 10, up from last week when it averaged 6.90%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise For Third Straight Week
MBA: Mortgage Application Volume Down 3.1%
The Refinance Index fell by 4% from the previous week and was 37% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Volume Down 3.1%
Lower Mortgage Delinquency Rates on Hurricane-Impacted Homes with Modern Building Codes
“Modern building codes provide stability when weather-related disasters occur,” said CoreLogic’s Tanya Havlicek. Continue Reading Lower Mortgage Delinquency Rates on Hurricane-Impacted Homes with Modern Building Codes
Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
MBA’s Joel Kan said the decline came as “lenders pulled back on underutilized loan programs and as liquidity concerns remain for some jumbo lenders.” Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
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