FHFA extends certain rep and warrants to pandemic-related forbearance loans
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Monday morning that it will treat, in some aspects, loans in COVID-19 forbearance similar to those in natural disaster forbearance....
Real estate brokers focus on value amid commission lawsuit unease
Today, the first class action commission lawsuit goes to trial in Kansas City, Missouri. While two of the defendants — Anywhere and RE/MAX — have settled...
Freddie Mac rolls out down payment assistance tool
Freddie Mac is rolling out a free tool for lenders, DPA One, that matches borrowers with down payment assistance programs across the country. DPA One streamlines...
Stakes are high as first buyer broker commission lawsuit goes to trial today
The long-anticipated Sitzer/Burnett class action commission lawsuit enters its first day in court on Monday, leaving real estate professionals to ponder the fate of today’s cooperation...
Mortgage origination market should improve by 19% next year: MBA
The trough for the mortgage origination market is nearing an end point and 2024 is shaping up to be a better year for the industry, economists...
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CrossCountry in talks to acquire Fairway: sources
Two top-20 mortgage lenders in the United States may combine forces amid the most challenging market in decades. CrossCountry Mortgage is in talks to acquire Fairway...
The Beinfield Team in Connecticut returns to Compass after brief 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,” Liz Beinfield, the...
‘Fraudsters gotta eat too:’ The title industry navigates an uptick in fraud
Fewer homebuying transactions means less fraud, right?
“No! What it means is there is a higher percentage of potential fraud per file,” Elizabeth Berg, the vice president...
Indie firm Legends Real Estate makes the jump to The Real Brokerage
Indie brokerage Legends Real Estate has joined The Real Brokerage, expanding Real’s footprint in Northern California.
Industry veteran John Pope founded the Sacramento-based brokerage in 2020...