Mortgage delinquencies ticked up in September: ICE
While the mortgage delinquency rate remains low compared to pre-pandemic levels, the number of delinquent loans ticked up in September, according to the...
What an appeal of the $1.8B Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit verdict will look like
While much remains unknown in the wake of the verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case, the one certainty is that all three...
Retail losses lead February decline in reverse mortgage volume
Reverse mortgage volume dropped in February compared to the month prior, and new data compiled by Reverse Market Insight (RMI) shows that the...
Court approves RE/MAX, Anywhere’s commission lawsuit settlements
RE/MAX and Anywhere Real Estate can breathe a sigh of relief. The two corporate brokerages have received preliminary approval of their settlement agreements...
‘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,...
Share of mortgage-free homeowners hits all-time high in 2022
While prospective homebuyers are grappling with still-elevated mortgage rates, a growing share of Americans are enjoying being mortgage-free.
In 2022, nearly 40% of U.S....
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...
Citadel agrees to pay $6.5M to settle DOJ’s redlining claims
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday a $6.5 million agreement with Citadel Federal Credit Union to settle allegations of lending...
New home sales disappoint in October, prices fall
New home sales fell on a month-over-month basis in October, but continued to outpace last year’s levels. Meanwhile, low supply and high mortgage...
Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology helps lenders maximize production volume
Assessing key performance indicators and operations during current industry headwinds is a great way for mortgage lenders to set themselves up for success...