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Terrie L. Suit Retires as CEO of Virginia Realtors
Virginia Realtors named Martin K. Johnson as its interim CEO. Continue Reading Terrie L. Suit Retires as CEO of Virginia Realtors
NAR Warns Members Against Fake Web Domain Email Offers
NAR said the messaging was not originating from its office, but instead were coming from DomainNetworks.com. Continue Reading NAR Warns Members Against Fake Web Domain Email Offers
Minnesota Foreclosure Rescue Service in $240K Settlement Over Compliance Errors
Dwell Equities agreed to stop engaging or continuing a foreclosure rescue service or engage in equity stripping. Continue Reading Minnesota Foreclosure Rescue Service in $240K Settlement Over Compliance Errors
Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Homeowners Making Short-Term Rentals
The court’s 5-2 ruling determined that a “residence” is not synonymous with a permanent presence. Continue Reading Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Homeowners Making Short-Term Rentals
Interior Design/Staging Firm Linden Creek Launches Franchise Program
The total investment to open a Linden Creek franchise is between $199,000 and $299,000. Continue Reading Interior Design/Staging Firm Linden Creek Launches Franchise Program
Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
She most recently served as president of digital strategy and innovation for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. Continue Reading Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
Market Snapshot: The Media and the Mortgage Fees
FHFA Director Thompson never mentioned Biden’s name in explaining the fee structure. Continue Reading Market Snapshot: The Media and the Mortgage Fees
David H. Stevens: Mortgage Fee Changes Politicized ‘Across the Conservative Media’
One of the most prominent thought leaders in the mortgage banking industry is complaining that politics is framing the narrative surrounding the changes in the Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) upfront fees for loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that will...
Report: Average Monthly Mortgage Payment is $2,317
Average mortgage payments are most expensive in Hawaii ($3,696), California ($3,399) and Massachusetts ($3,201). Continue Reading Report: Average Monthly Mortgage Payment is $2,317
MBA Chief Broeksmit: ‘Awful Lot of Misinformation’ on Mortgage Fee Changes
Broeksmit said the changes “were meant to address some anomalies in the previous pricing structure.” Continue Reading MBA Chief Broeksmit: ‘Awful Lot of Misinformation’ on Mortgage Fee Changes
The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Inches Up Again
“Rates should gently decline over the course of 2023,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater. Continue Reading The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Inches Up Again
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Remains Near Record Low
No state posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in February. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Remains Near Record Low
MBA: Mortgage Application Payments Up 1.6% to $2,093 in March
The national PAPI rose to 171.5 in March from 168.9 in February, a record high. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Payments Up 1.6% to $2,093 in March
MBA: Mortgage Applications Up 3.7%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 5%. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Applications Up 3.7%
CFPB Issues Guidance to Debt Collectors on Zombie Mortgages
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said that “threatening to sue to collect on expired zombie mortgage debt is illegal.” Continue Reading CFPB Issues Guidance to Debt Collectors on Zombie Mortgages














