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Bessent to present Fed chair candidates to Trump in December
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to present Trump with Fed chair candidates in December. The decision comes amid Trump’s criticism of current Fed policies.
HomeSmart unveils new brand identity
Company leaders said the rebrand illustrates HomeSmart’s commitment to empowering its agents and enhancing client experiences nationwide.
DocMagic launches AI-powered platform to simplify mortgage production
DocMagic One is an artificial intelligence-powered platform that aims to make the loan manufacturing process more efficient.
TMAC promotes Chase Kinder to VP of wholesale
Chase Kinder is taking on a larger role after joining Traditional Mortgage Acceptance Corp. in late 2023 as a senior account executive.
Better says its HELOC product has helped borrowers pay off $193M in debt
Better reported $80 million in monthly HELOC and home equity loan originations as of the second quarter of 2025.
AREAA releases 2025 A-List of top-producing agents and teams
The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) has named 109 individual agents and 64 teams to its annual A-List.
Virginia insurance commissioner issues warning regarding AOLs
Scott White says the Bureau of Insurance has found that companies in Virginia are offering AOL products that may meet the definition of insurance.
