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loanDepot claims West Capital Lending used illegal playbook to become a top brokerage
loanDepot is accusing West Capital Lending (WCL) of hiring hundreds of loan originators as independent contractors and paying them revenue splits.
Friday Harbor’s AI originator assistant now supports overlays
Friday Harbor’s AI Originator Assistant now includes overlays, enhancing loan compliance and credit quality control for lenders.
ADU innovation spells affordable housing progress in North Carolina
What began a decade ago as a small real estate venture has evolved into one of the region’s most innovative build-to-rent programs.
Tech Pulse: Trendsetters nominations open, AI sales agent eases mortgage process
Nominations are open for HousingWire’s 2025 Tech Trendsetters Award, and we’re catching up with inaugural winners from 2019.
Housing market risk steepest in southern, western areas
Of the 50 riskiest counties, 14 were in California and seven were in Florida. New Jersey had five and Louisiana had four.
IMBs urge Treasury, FHFA to preserve G-fee parity and cash window
The push comes as the Trump administration signals plans to move forward with a stock offering for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Rising insurance costs deepen homeownership strain
Data shows that annual property insurance payments for single-family mortgage holders now average nearly $2,370.
Jason Mitchell Group, Redfin’s Partner Program team up
The Jason Mitchell Group announced a partnership with Redfin’s Partner Program, giving JMG agents access to Redfin leads
