CFPB creates public database of nonbank repeat offenders
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is creating a public database to identify nonbank financial companies that violate consumer laws, aiming to avoid recidivism trends.
On Monday,...
HECM study assesses financial impacts of program over 20 years
A study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) in 2022 aimed to assess the...
HHS delivers framework for national aging plan
As the U.S. and much of the world will have to reckon with a population that is growing older at a faster rate, governments are determining...
Roof AI powers its sales assistant with OpenAI technology
Roof AI, an artificial intelligence-powered sales assistant that helps real estate and mortgage companies generate revenue across their business units, announced the integration of OpenAI’s technology...
Small businesses power the title insurance industry
May marks National Small Business Month in the U.S., an opportunity to recognize and promote the work of small businesses and their contributions to the economy....
This is a big week for housing, jobs and mortgage rates
10-year yield and mortgage rates
As we approach a crucial week for mortgage rates, the 10-year yield and labor data could influence the Fed’s decisions. If we...
Fathom Holdings names industry veteran Jon Gwin as COO
Fathom Holdings, the parent company of cloud-based real estate brokerage Fathom Realty, appointed Jon Gwin as chief operating officer. He replaces Samantha Giuggio, who held the...
U.S. Bank appoints new retail lending leader
U.S. Bank appointed John Hummel to lead its East market for retail home lending. Hummel, who previously led the correspondent and Housing Finance Agency (HFA) business...
HUD doles out $26M to promote fair housing and combat discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday announced the availability of $26 million in funding to be distributed to state and local...
Home prices in opportunity zones show mixed trends in Q1 2024
Median prices for homes and condominiums in federally designated opportunity zones rose in 49% of areas from fourth-quarter 2023 to first-quarter 2024, according to a report released...