Ahead of trial date in HMDA case, Freedom Mortgage and CFPB face hurdles
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Freedom Mortgage were handed minor setbacks by the presiding and magistrate judges, respectively, in a case...
Opinion: The baby boom wave is cresting
Peak 65 serves as an historic demographic milestone of the new paradigm shift that is changing every aspect of the housing market, finance,...
Tracy Kasper officially installed as NAR’s new president
The National Association of Realtors officially installed its new leadership team for 2024 at the trade organization’s annual conference, NAR NXT, in Anaheim,...
Homebuilder sentiment falls again as mortgage rates climb toward 8%
With mortgage rates nearly touching 8%, builder confidence dropped four points in October, falling to its lowest point since January 2023, the National...
Conforming, FHA loan limits rose for 2024, but who benefits?
The latest baseline increase in conforming loan limits has enabled loan originator Dave Krichmar’s client to make a 5% down payment instead of...
The Beinfield Team in Connecticut returns to Compass after transient departure
The Connecticut-based Beinfield Team returned to Compass, the company announced on Tuesday.
“This transition is all about securing the future success of my team,”...
Why your LOS isn’t delivering a bespoke borrower experience (and what to do about...
In the world of mortgage lending, there’s an all-too-common sentiment that echoes through the industry: “My loan origination system (LOS) sucks.” Regardless of...
Former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge becomes a partner at law firm Taft
About two months after resigning as the 18th secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Marcia Fudge has joined...
Husky Homes team expands Compass’s Wisconsin presence
The Husky Homes real estate team, led by Alison Crim, has joined Compass, the company announced on Tuesday. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the...
Why home prices haven’t crashed even with high mortgage rates
Weekly housing inventory data
We will start with the price cut data percentage because it deserves a detailed explanation. 2022 was a historic year...
