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Buyer agency agreements test limits of real estate agent-buyer trust
With more agents claiming clients are cutting them out of deals, industry leaders warn that lawsuits could harm reputations.
Big banks beat Q3 earnings expectations, with modest growth in mortgages
Big banks Wells Fargo, JPMorgan and Citi exceeded Q3 earnings expectations, showcasing resilience amid economic challenges.
Finance of America partners with Better to expand into home equity lending
The partnership enables FOA to offer new home equity products without building additional infrastructure, using Tinman’s plug-and-play AI technology.
VA partial claim program still shrouded in uncertainty
President Donald Trump signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act in late July, adding a partial claim option to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’s loss-mitigation waterfall.
Pulte denies ‘political weaponization’ of mortgage fraud referrals
Bill Pulte denied any political motivation in Lisa Cook’s firing, even as ProPublica flagged other potential cases of mortgage fraud.
Finance of America expects dual NYSE listing to broaden retiree reach
FOA’s Michael Fant says the move opens doors to new investors while reinforcing the company’s Texas roots and reverse mortgage focus.
Zillow rolls out VOW to supplement IDX feeds
A Zillow spokesperson said that Zillow decided to create a VOW experience to ensure it can provide consumers with the most listing coverage.
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.
