Fidelity National Financial is latest victim of a cybersecurity attack

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) was attacked by a “cybersecurity incident” that led the system to shut down some of its network, the company...

Housing construction picked up in September, but developers are getting anxious

Housing starts climbed to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,358,000 in September, according to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and...

Pennymac to issue $650M in unsecured debt

Pennymac Financial Services is the latest mortgage company to issue debt in a challenging housing market. The California-based company announced on Wednesday it intends...

Judge denies Batton plaintiffs’ request to block settlement agreement’s final hearing

A court has denied the Batton 1 plaintiffs’ last-minute attempt to block Thursday’s final approval hearing for the commission lawsuit settlement agreements from...

Homeowners are getting worried about flood insurance costs

Homeowners are increasingly concerned with flood insurance premium hikes impacting affordability, Fannie Mae‘s latest national flood survey showed.  Despite people’s personal flooding experience, consumers...

Injunction in Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit not expected until spring 2024

As the dust from the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit trial and jury verdict settles, many unanswered questions remain. And based on Judge Stephen Bough’s...

MBA names Rachel Kelley legislative affairs VP

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has appointed Rachel Kelley as vice president of legislative affairs. In her new role, Kelley will be responsible for...

6 best real estate lead generation websites for 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent looking to expand your reach or a newcomer eager to establish your digital footprint, ahead we...

Are mortgage rates about to break out higher again?

Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield The 10-year yield is the key for housing in 2024. In my 2024 forecast, I put the 10-year...

RE/MAX closes out fall months with new top-producers, franchisees

RE/MAX has seen a steady stream of agents and new franchisees over the past three weeks. In late November, the firm announced that Elizabeth...