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UWM, Better join Fannie Mae’s controversial title insurance waiver pilot December 11, 2024
UWM and Better have joined Fannie Mae’s pilot program that waives lender title insurance requirements for certain refinance transactions.
Flávia Furlan Nunes, Brooklee Han
The best online real estate schools in California for 2025 December 11, 2024
We've reviewed the best online real estate schools in California to help you launch a new career with confidence in 2024.
Natalia Oliver, Maleesa Smith
Six things to know about the arrests of Tal and Oren Alexander December 11, 2024
It’s hard to imagine a more dramatic fall from grace than that of Oren and Tal Alexander, the once star brokers who’ve been yanked from the top of the New York City real estate world and jailed.
Jeff Andrews
Longbridge, Mutual of Omaha attempt to reach settlement over deceptive marketing accusations December 11, 2024
An ongoing lawsuit between two major reverse mortgage lenders, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and Longbridge Financial, over marketing practices could come to an end if both parties can reach a settlement agreement prior to going to trial.
Chris Clow
HUD takes a closer look at senior finances, housing affordability pain points December 11, 2024
A new report from HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research takes a closer look at older Americans’ housing affordability challenges.
Chris Clow

Suspended multifamily broker claims Fannie made an error December 11, 2024
Eastern Union put the blame on the other company Fannie Mae suspended, Sevenstone Capital, which was by former employees who left over four years prior.
Brad Finkelstein
Lender group turns to CFPB to stop trigger leads December 11, 2024
Now that the legislation has been taken out of a budget bill, the Community Home Lenders of America argues for a regulatory approach to rein in trigger leads.
Brad Finkelstein
Pathway to Ready Capital-UDF IV deal widened December 11, 2024
After Nexpoint refused to vote via its proxies at the UDF IV annual meeting, the existing directors supporting the sale to Ready Capital were declared elected.
Brad Finkelstein
FHA extends deadline for part of 'face-to-face' rule update December 11, 2024
The Federal Housing Administration is giving servicers more leeway to automate borrower contact but it's also requiring them to reach further afield.
Bonnie Sinnock
VA streamlines loan-related operations via new system December 11, 2024
Mortgage lenders can now submit loan information through VA's new management system, replacing the need for email submissions.
Maria Volkova

Real estate moguls arrested by FBI in Florida December 11, 2024
Brothers have previously faced civil suits alleging sexual assault
Mortgage Professional
Which countries are close to achieving gender parity on their boards? December 11, 2024
Most boards globally now have at least one female director, report finds
Mortgage Professional
Latest inflation figures keep Fed on track for rate cut December 11, 2024
Inflation was on the rise again in November – but the Fed is still expected to slash rates next week
Mortgage Professional
As a busier market looms, how can brokers gear up for success in 2025? December 11, 2024
Home sales and prices are expected to pick up pace in the year ahead – and there's plenty mortgage professionals can do to prepare, according to a Michigan-based broker
Mortgage Professional
Tougher than 2008: How today's mortgage crisis is testing the industry December 11, 2024
The market's current state has led to a wave of consolidation, warns branch manager
Mortgage Professional

Homeowners Who Refinanced Recently Saw the Biggest Mortgage Rate Improvement in Decades December 10, 2024
When mortgage rates fell to around 6% in August, homeowners jumped at the opportunity to refinance. In the months of September and October, more than 300,000 borrowers closed on a refinance, including nearly 150,000 rate and term refinances, per the latest Mortgage Monitor report from ICE. This pushed refinance volumes to their highest levels in… Read […]
Colin Robertson
Are We Still in a Falling Mortgage Rate Environment? December 10, 2024
It’s been a wild ride for mortgage rates this year. The 30-year fixed began 2024 at around 6.625% and is currently not far from those levels. Despite that, rates were as low as 6% and as high as 7.50%. So there has been quite a range over the past 50 weeks or so. Rates rallied… Read […]
Colin Robertson
Opt-Out Before You Begin Mortgage Shopping December 9, 2024
Often times when you apply for a mortgage, you’ll be bombarded by offers from competing banks and lenders. The reason this happens is because the credit bureaus sell your information to these other companies. They’re known as trigger leads, which are triggered when you submit a loan application and your credit report is pulled. It… Read […]
Colin Robertson
Winter Is Coming for Mortgage Rates. Why That Might Be a Good Thing December 5, 2024
Mortgage rates have been on a wild ride the past few years. In fact, it was still possible to obtain a 3% 30-year fixed mortgage in early 2022. By late 2023, you may have faced an 8% mortgage rate. And today, your rate might start with a 5, 6, or a 7. Volatility has reigned… Read […]
Colin Robertson
The U.S. President Doesn’t Set Mortgage Rates December 4, 2024
Mortgage rates are a pretty complex subject. They’re also commonly misunderstood and oversimplified, with many myths perpetuated by those who work in the industry. Some folks think that when the Fed cuts rates, mortgage rates fall by the same amount. Others might believe the government somehow sets the rates and then lenders offer them accordingly.… Read […]
Colin Robertson

Mortgage rates dip today: Here's what you need to know December 11, 2024
CNBC's Diana Olick joins 'The Exchange' with the the latest on mortgage rates.
'Unverifiable income' can limit your mortgage options — here's how to get around it December 11, 2024
Your mortgage application may be denied if the lender cannot verify your annual income. If you meet certain exceptions, a non-conventional mortgage may work.
Mortgage refinance demand surges 27%, as interest rates drop for the third straight week December 11, 2024
CNBC's Diana Olick joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest weekly mortgage data.
Mortgage refinance demand surges 27%, as interest rates drop for the third straight week December 11, 2024
Mortgage rates fell again last week, and while the drop wasn't huge, it was enough to spur current homeowners to look for some savings.
Until mortgage rates come down we won't see prices come down, says Howard Hughes Corp CEO December 10, 2024
David O’Reilly, Howard Hughes Corp CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the state of the housing market going into 2025.