Wednesday, January 8, 2025

The biggest reverse mortgage marketing moves from the first half of 2024

Finance of America brand consolidation When Finance of America announced its intention to acquire then-industry leader American Advisors Group (AAG), the reverse mortgage industry initially reacted with...

Court extensions granted for Texas Capital Bank and Ginnie Mae

Extensions granted Lee Ann Reno, a magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, has approved both requests. TCB is seeking a...

Money in the walls: How green, factory-based building can improve developer returns

The latest annual report from The Counselors of Real Estate highlights 10 major issues expected to impact the housing industry in 2024, but developers are painfully...

CFPB’s authority affirmed in appeal against Townstone Financial

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has broad authority under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) to prohibit discrimination against credit applicants and from discouraging prospective...

Please clap: Inflation cooled more than expected in June

The Consumer Price Index fell 3% in June on an annual basis, a sharper decrease than economists had anticipated. It’s a shot in the arm for...

The Complete Guide to a Winning Listing Presentation (+ Scripts)

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. In this article, I’ll...

Why ADUs can be used for aging in place — and how reverse mortgages...

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have a lot of potential for aging in place, as evidenced by their growing popularity and statements from private companies and public...

Ginnie Mae official talks HMBS 2.0, hopes for detailed public comments

After initially announcing the development of a new Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) program in January, government-owned company Ginnie Mae — which oversees the...

REcolorado board fired as shareholders reveal new buyer

The primary shareholders of REcolorado — the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) and the South Metro Denver Realtor Association (SMDRA) — have fired the current board and announced the name of...

The best real estate CRM for every budget in 2024

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Is the best real...