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Reverse mortgage industry urged to elevate standards, shift perceptions at NRMLA meeting
Ryan Ponsford urges reverse mortgage professionals to enhance credibility and collaborate with financial advisors to shift industry perceptions.
Realtor associations, MLSs push back on steering allegations
The Association and MLS defendants in the Zea lawsuit have filed motions to dismiss, and an opposition to a motion for preliminary injunction.
Homebuyers sue D.R. Horton, DHI Mortgage for alleged deceptive lending
Plaintiffs aim to stop what they describe as a scheme that encouraged homebuyers to purchase more expensive homes with larger mortgages.
This year’s homebuyers need larger rate drops for refi benefits
A Neighbors Bank analysis found that a 0.25-point interest rate decline left the average borrower $2,424 underwater after three years.
The new smart home technology that’s helping seniors age in place
Florida State University professor Jing Wang spoke to HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily about health care and smart home technology.
Mortgage borrowers worry the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will impact their student debt
A survey from Point found that 56% of homeowners with student debt are worried the bill could affect their ability to keep up with payments.
David Keener’s vision for Premiere Group at Real Brokerage
Premiere has grown to nearly 300 agents in 27 states and recently joined Real. Keener details the group’s member-owned teamerage model.
RealReports, Doorify MLS announce AI-driven partnership
The agreement gives Doorify subscribers access to the RealReports platform, which combines datasets such as tax history, zoning, permits, climate risk and liens with AI-driven features.
Experts offer multi-faceted solutions to the housing supply shortage
A trio of housing experts discuss proposals to lift zoning regulation to spur supply — and legislation aiming to help first-time homebuyers.
