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Dark Matter expands Empower LOS with eClosing integration
Dark Matter’s Empower LOS now features eClosing, streamlining digital mortgage closings and enhancing borrower experience.
Mat Ishbia reimagines servicing at UWM through Bilt rewards platform
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM)’s new partnership with loyalty platform Bilt underscores CEO Mat Ishbia’s vision for the company’s servicing portfolio since bringing these operations in house.
Mortgage rates aren’t budging during the shutdown. How long will it last?
Roughly two weeks after the federal government shutdown, mortgage rates have yet to be impacted, but that’s not expected to last indefinitely.
FTC revisits noncompete rules after Biden-era ban blocked
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday issued a public request for information on noncompete agreements as it seeks to identify practices it considers “unfair” and “anticompetitive.”
HUD moves to bar non-permanent residents from Section 184 tribal loan program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has revised residency requirements for the Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee program to exclude non-permanent resident aliens.
Kimber White’s vision for NAMB: Affordable housing and enhanced mortgage education
Kimber White is set to return as NAMB president on Oct. 1, where he’ll focus on advocating for housing affordability and mortgage education.
Zillow removes photos at center of CoStar suit from site
A Zillow spokesperson confirmed that the company is only removing photos related to CoStar’s copyright infringement lawsuit.
Florida House committee to discuss eliminating property taxes
Lawmakers are expected to take up the issue in January with the goal of placing a constitutional amendment on next November’s ballot.
Compass’s exclusive inventory is on the rise
More and more Compass clients are listing their properties as an exclusive listing, despite the threat of it being banned from Zillow
