How the commission lawsuits may prompt intervention from DOJ and regulators

For Regina Braga, the president of Res/Title, the verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit did not come as a surprise. “We’ve definitely seen a...

Better launches white-labeled mortgage-as-a-service platform 

New York-based digital lender Better Home & Finance Holding Company has partnered with information technology consulting company Infosys on a mortgage-as-a-service platform. The integrated...

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...

Lawmakers introduce affordable manufactured housing community bill in House, Senate

Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives are introducing a new bill to the legislature today designed to both...

How to make at least $100,000 in 100 days as a real estate agent

Real estate agents: You can turn the next quarter into your best one yet by following this profitable and proactive plan.   4 rules...

Opinion: New commission standards from NAR don’t address the real issues

In mid-October amidst ongoing controversy, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced it has changed its commission rule, also known as its Participation...

Guild reports higher profits in Q3, plans to acquire purchase lenders 

California lender Guild Mortgage reported an increased profit in the third quarter despite high mortgage rates and limited home sales inventory.  The purchase-focused lender...

NAR releases flood disclosure tracker as federal shutdown looms again

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Wednesday unveiled its state flood disclosure tracker tool, aiming to offer clarity and access to survey...

MeridianLink integrates with Polly to bolster lenders’ profitability

Polly, a software-as-service mortgage tech firm, announced a bi-directional integration with MeridianLink, a loan origination software system provider, on Tuesday. The partnership enables lenders...

What’s different about the $200B(!) Gibson commission lawsuit

The Missouri judge who oversaw the landmark Sitzer/Burnett real estate commission lawsuit will also preside over the Gibson lawsuit brought by Michael Ketchmark,...