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Blockchain Real Estate Platform Propy Names Former SEC Commissioner as Advisory Board Member

by Phil Hall | Sep 13, 2024

Propy also appointed former Wall Street Journal columnist Michael Casey to its board of directors. Continue Reading Blockchain Real Estate Platform Propy Names Former SEC Commissioner as Advisory Board Member

NAR Sued by Former Employee for Sexual Harassment

by Phil Hall | Sep 12, 2024

Sheth said she was fired in 2019 after reporting male supervisors. Continue Reading NAR Sued by Former Employee for Sexual Harassment

Trump Offers Solution to Homeownership Affordability Challenges: ‘Vote for Trump’

by Phil Hall | Jul 31, 2024

Trump warned Biden’s rent cap proposal would “end up in a Depression like in 1929.” Continue Reading Trump Offers Solution to Homeownership Affordability Challenges: ‘Vote for Trump’

Leonardo Ramos Named VP/CRA Officer at Provident Bank

by Phil Hall | Jul 31, 2024

Prior to joining Provident Bank, he served as senior vice president and sales manager with Columbia Bank. Continue Reading Leonardo Ramos Named VP/CRA Officer at Provident Bank

United Real Estate Merges with Dallas-Based Brokerage

by Phil Hall | Jul 30, 2024

United Real Estate announced the merger of its Dallas-based division with REAL Dallas Properties & Management, a union that will add 70 agents to United's Dallas operations and expanding its North Texas presence to more than 800 agents. According to the companies,...

Proper Rate Launches Same Day Mortgage

by Phil Hall | Apr 14, 2023

The service is being marketed to allow borrowers to compete against all-cash buyers. Continue Reading Proper Rate Launches Same Day Mortgage

Mortgage Rates Drop For Fifth Straight Week

by Phil Hall | Apr 13, 2023

Rates are at their lowest level in two months. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop For Fifth Straight Week

Mortgage Application Activity Up 5.3%

by Phil Hall | Apr 12, 2023

The Refinance Index inched up by a scant 0.1% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 5.3%

United Wholesale Mortgage Launches Conventional 1% Down

by Phil Hall | Apr 12, 2023

Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of UWM, said the company will “continue developing products and solutions that will help get more borrowers into homes faster, easier and cheaper.” Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage Launches Conventional 1% Down

Planet Home Lending Debuts 1st Year Flex Program

by Phil Hall | Apr 12, 2023

“We’re committed to finding innovative solutions to help more borrowers purchase a home,” said Michael Dubeck, CEO and President of Planet Financial Group. Continue Reading Planet Home Lending Debuts 1st Year Flex Program

BNC National Bank Sells Its Mortgage Division

by Phil Hall | Apr 12, 2023

BNC Chairman Michael Vekich said this was in the “best long-term interests of BNC Bank, BNCC’s shareholders, and the communities we serve.” Continue Reading BNC National Bank Sells Its Mortgage Division

Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly, But Still Near 10-Year Low

by Phil Hall | Apr 11, 2023

“Mortgage credit supply increased modestly in March but remained close to its tightest levels since 2013,” said MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly, But Still Near 10-Year Low

Survey Finds Steady Optimism Among First-Time Homebuyers

by Phil Hall | Apr 11, 2023

Nearly half of survey respondents have begun to save for a down payment. Continue Reading Survey Finds Steady Optimism Among First-Time Homebuyers

Study: 1 in 3 Homebuyers Unaware of Affordable Home Lending Offerings

by Phil Hall | Apr 11, 2023

KeyBank is observing April’s Fair Housing Month by expanding its Special Purpose Credit Programs for qualifying properties in eligible communities. Continue Reading Study: 1 in 3 Homebuyers Unaware of Affordable Home Lending Offerings