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Thompson Thrift Announces First Idaho Community
The company expects to begin construction in October, with completion expected in winter 2026. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift Announces First Idaho Community
eXp Realty in $34 Million Settlement Over Commissions
The settlement is the latest among the major brokerages who were sued over their business practices related to commissions. Continue Reading eXp Realty in $34 Million Settlement Over Commissions
RealPage Pushes Back at Feds’ Antitrust Lawsuit Claims
“The software is not driving higher rates than what would happen in a competitive market,” said attorney Stephen Weissman. Continue Reading RealPage Pushes Back at Feds’ Antitrust Lawsuit Claims
NAR Faces New Realtor-Filed Lawsuit
The realtors blamed NAR for “aiding and abetting” the alleged scheme coordinated by Realtor.com. Continue Reading NAR Faces New Realtor-Filed Lawsuit
Community Preservation Partners Acquires San Diego-Area Affordable Housing Complex
CPP partnered with co-developer The Hampstead Companies on the deal. Continue Reading Community Preservation Partners Acquires San Diego-Area Affordable Housing Complex
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Records Q3 Uptick
The third quarter delinquency rate was up 25 basis points from the second quarter and up 17 basis points from one year earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Records Q3 Uptick
Mortgage Rates Go Into a Slump
Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater said the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage recorded “the largest one-week decrease since last November.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into a Slump
TransUnion: Q3 Mortgage Balances Up Slightly While Originations Sink
After recording a slight decline in the second quarter, mortgage balances increased to $11.8 trillion in the third quarter. Continue Reading TransUnion: Q3 Mortgage Balances Up Slightly While Originations Sink
Infosys and Better Team on Mortgage as a Service Offering
According to the companies, companies that adopt MaaS “can revolutionize their mortgage operations.” Continue Reading Infosys and Better Team on Mortgage as a Service Offering
Mortgage Application Activity Takes an Uptick
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 3% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes an Uptick
New Campaign Seeks to Raise Awareness of VA Loan Program
Recent data found only three in 10 veterans knew they could buy a home with a zero-down payment with the VA loan program. Continue Reading New Campaign Seeks to Raise Awareness of VA Loan Program
FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium in Maui County
The moratorium was originally set to expire on Nov. 8. Continue Reading FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium in Maui County
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage paused its multi-week climb but continues to hover under 8%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program
The updates seek to “streamline certain requirements and reduce operational challenges associated with servicing a HECM portfolio.” Continue Reading FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program
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
