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Hurricane Helene Forecast to Hit Florida as Category 4 Storm
A state of emergency was declared in 61 of the Florida’s 67 counties. Continue Reading Hurricane Helene Forecast to Hit Florida as Category 4 Storm
Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Cardone noted “we are 4.2 million homes short in America.” Continue Reading Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Phil Hawkins Named CEO at California Association of Realtors
Hawkins joins CAR from the Pacific West Association of Realtors, where he served as chief executive. Continue Reading Phil Hawkins Named CEO at California Association of Realtors
Biden Seeks to Speed Preservation Reviews for Historic Buildings
Most interior renovation projects would be exempt from the review process. Continue Reading Biden Seeks to Speed Preservation Reviews for Historic Buildings
Zillow Promotes Jeremy Wacksman to CEO
He succeeds co-founder Rich Barton, who remains on the Zillow board and becomes co-executive chairman. Continue Reading Zillow Promotes Jeremy Wacksman to CEO
MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Up Slightly
The MBA also reported a scant 0.1% rise in its Mortgage Credit Availability Index for June, to a level of 96.6. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Up Slightly
Mortgage Rates Continue to Soar
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage’s 6.81% was the highest level achieved this year. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Soar
Mortgage Application Activity Goes Into Decline
The refinance share of mortgage activity inched up to 27.4% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Goes Into Decline
KeyBank Launches New Program to Help Homebuyers with Closing Costs
Cleveland-headquartered KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has launched KeyBank Neighbors First Credit, the third in its series of Special Purpose Credit Programs designed to help borrowers achieved homeownership. According to the company, KeyBank Neighbors First Credit is designed...
Guaranteed Rate to Take Full Ownership of Premia Relocation Mortgage
“This acquisition begins an exciting new chapter in our story,” said Nina Arnaiz, president of Premia. Continue Reading Guaranteed Rate to Take Full Ownership of Premia Relocation Mortgage
Movement Mortgage in $23.75 Million False Claims Settlement
“Lenders participating in mortgage programs backed by taxpayers must follow rules designed to protect both program integrity and homeowners,” said U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman. Continue Reading Movement Mortgage in $23.75 Million False Claims Settlement
Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
“Homebuyers have adjusted and driven new home sales to its highest level in more than a year,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Rise
“The spread between the jumbo and conforming rates widened to 16 basis point,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Rise
FHA Requires Lenders to Start Using SCIF
The SCIF will be required for loan applications dated on or after Aug. 28. Continue Reading FHA Requires Lenders to Start Using SCIF
CFPB Enacts $25M Penalty Against ACI Worldwide for Servicing Errors
According to the CFPB, ACI’s data handling practices negatively impacted nearly 500,000 homeowners with mortgages serviced by Mr. Cooper. Continue Reading CFPB Enacts $25M Penalty Against ACI Worldwide for Servicing Errors
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