CFPB report finds state community reinvestment laws can go beyond federal version
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this week published a report analyzing state-level community reinvestment laws and ways they promote reinvestment activities for...
Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers
The guilty verdict of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case sent shockwaves across the real estate industry. In the aftermath, one of the...
7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024
Ready to begin a flexible, fulfilling career in real estate in the Sunshine state? We’ll help you find the best real estate schools...
Point, Redwood Trust issue $139M home equity investment securitization
Redwood Trust and home equity fintech lender Point have closed on a $139 million bond secured by 1,577 home equity investment (HEI) contracts....
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...
Will falling mortgage rates entice potential homebuyers off the sidelines?
The biggest question in the minds of loan originators is whether mortgage rates will fall through the end of 2023, providing some reprieve...
Ascent Software Group acquires property data collection platform Value Acceptance
Proptech solutions provider Ascent Software Group (ASG) has acquired property data collection platform Value Acceptance.
Through the acquisition, ASG hopes to modernize the appraisal...
29 Cutting-Edge Real Estate Marketing Ideas for 2024
New findings from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show a fresh picture of who’s buying and selling homes, with more first-time buyers...
Peter Knag joins Offerpad as CFO
Knag has an extensive resume, having served in several financial leadership roles in the media, telecommunications, technology and finance sectors. He began his...
61% of ADUs are built for multigenerational housing: survey
One in five Americans now shares their homes with adult children, parents or grandparents. In the face of soaring housing costs nationwide, multigenerational...
