Ginnie Mae contends TCB can’t rely on alleged verbal promises in lawsuit
Since the original filing of a lawsuit about the extinguishment of a priority lien tied to the loan portfolio collateral of Reverse Mortgage...
Make the most of real estate testimonials (+ examples & scripts)
Referral business is crucial to your bottom line as an agent. Imagine if you could bottle the enthusiasm your clients have for working...
Is this the beginning of the end of the housing market recession?
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While home prices in the U.S. held up in 2023, sales volume in the housing market cratered. Consumers care about home prices and...
Introducing the 2023 HousingWire Tech Trendsetters!
As the housing market continues to undergo a seismic shift, technology leaders like this year’s Tech Trendsetters stand as beacons, guiding the industry...
FHA amends identifier requirement for lenders, other entities seeking government business
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) this week published a mortgagee letter (ML) amending a 2022 requirement for mortgage lenders, and anyone seeking to...
MBA weighs in after SEC adopts scaled-back climate policy
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week announced new rules that will require publicly traded companies to disclose climate risks and how...
As rates climb, how are non-QM lenders faring?
As mortgage rates hover around 8% for agency mortgages, lenders handling conventional mortgages are struggling to find business.
But how are the non-QM lenders...
Opinion: How regulators can reduce costs and increase equity
Recently, new technologies have reduced costs associated with purchasing a home and provided more opportunities for first-time homebuyers to enter the market.
To...
Nevada real estate firms hit with second commission lawsuit
A second home seller in Nevada has filed a lawsuit alleging that real estate industry players in the state have colluded to artificially...
Housing starts and permits rose moderately in October
Housing starts surprised in October. They rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,372,000, the highest in three months, according to the...
