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Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Invitation Homes was accused of unfair eviction practices, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
The company exited the mortgage business in 2022. Continue Reading DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
Ryan Serhant: ‘Real Estate is an Inherently Sexy Thing to Watch’
“Most real estate agents don’t make any money,” he admitted. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant: ‘Real Estate is an Inherently Sexy Thing to Watch’
Bill Giambrone, co-founder of Platinum Home Mortgage, Dies at 60
Giambrone teamed with his brother Michael Giambrone to create Platinum Home Mortgage in 1993. Continue Reading Bill Giambrone, co-founder of Platinum Home Mortgage, Dies at 60
NYC’s ‘Worst Landlord’ Faces Return to Prison for Not Repairing Properties
Ohebshalom was previously jailed for 60 days for failing to make repairs at the same buildings. Continue Reading NYC’s ‘Worst Landlord’ Faces Return to Prison for Not Repairing Properties
Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division
“This new division is an exciting addition to our already robust offering,” said Geneva Financial CEO Aaron VanTrojen. Continue Reading Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Near-Record Low
Serious delinquencies (loans 90 or more days past due) were down by 18,000 from April, a 3.7% drop. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Near-Record Low
CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
CCM Smart Start is available in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
Planet Home Lending Buys MSR Portfolio from Village Capital & Investment
Planet plans to continue acquiring MSRs through bulk and co-issue transactions. Continue Reading Planet Home Lending Buys MSR Portfolio from Village Capital & Investment
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
“Mortgage rates slid down again this week but remain elevated compared to this time last year,” said Chief Economist Sam Khater, Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
Mortgage Application Activity Records Scant Uptick
MBA’s Builder Application Survey data for May saw applications for new home purchases were up by 8% from April. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Scant Uptick
Mortgage Rates Down Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of June 15, down from last week when it averaged 6.71%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Again
FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
“These new resources will help prospective homebuyers better understand their transaction,” said Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. Continue Reading FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
23.5% of mortgaged homeowners have a rate below 3%. Continue Reading Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick
“The average loan size on a purchase loan decreased for the third straight week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick













