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Veterans are missing out on billions in VA loan benefits
A new Veterans United Home Loans analysis found that more than 58,000 VA loans went unused in 2024 — representing nearly $28 billion in potential mortgage volume.
New York AG Letitia James indicted on mortgage fraud charge
An anonymous source says James was indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia on one count after a mortgage fraud investigation.
Foreclosure activity edges higher in Q3 2025
The report shows 101,513 properties with foreclosure filings between July and September, up less than 1% from the previous quarter.
HOME launches bilingual learning system and AI-powered wholesale search tool
HOME Certified, an on-demand LMS, trains and certifies loan officers to serve Hispanic and Latino borrowers.
Michigan judge strikes down Rocket Mortgage noncompete provisions
A Michigan judge ruled on Friday that Rocket Mortgage’s noncompete provisions are void and unenforceable, dealing a blow to the lender in its long-running legal battle with Swift Home Loans, its founder Andi Numan and several former employees.
Fed’s Lisa Cook to sue Trump over attempted firing tied to mortgage fraud claims
The case has renewed concerns over the Fed’s independence and added fresh volatility to markets.
Navigating consumer debt reduction solutions: Opportunities for real estate, mortgage, and fintech sectors
As consumer debt surpasses $18 trillion in early 2025, the need for effective and ethical consumer debt reduction solutions has never been more urgent. Both nonprofit and for-profit models offer pathways to financial recovery, but they’re just part of a broader landscape. For real estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, and fintech innovators, understanding the full spectrum of debt reduction tools is essential to expanding access to homeownership, increasing client retention and satisfaction as well as supporting their long-term financial stability.
Clear Capital partnership introduces automated property condition reports
According to Clear Capital and CAPE Analytics, the product covers 98% of U.S. residential properties and serves as an alternative to traditional inspections.
Howard Hanna enters Georgia with latest acquisition
The family-owned brokerage now operates in 14 states after announcing its acquisition of Coastal Properties on Tuesday.
