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Stellar MLS, Rhode Island’s State-Wide MLS announce data share
Subscribers of Rhode Island Realtors’ subsidiary State-Wide MLS now have access to listings in Stellar MLS’ system.
Alleged loanDepot steering scheme detailed in amended court complaint
Borrowers have added new details in an amended complaint alleging that loanDepot engaged in a “sophisticated, years-long scheme” to steer customers into higher-rate loans to inflate its performance ahead of its 2021 initial public offering (IPO).
Common pitfalls: Where mortgage servicers often stumble in the second half
With all eyes now firmly focused on the second half of 2025, mortgage servicers throughout the U.S. face an important period for property tax management. More than 60% of all property tax bills are due between July and December, making the second half of the year extremely critical for the mortgage industry.
As reverse mortgage demand grows, lenders may need more personnel
More business could push reverse mortgage companies to grow their employee headcounts, but identifying high-quality workers won’t be easy.
RE/MAX turns to Vic Lombardo to scale Motto Mortgage, wemlo
Lombardo will succeed Ward Morrison to oversee mortgage brokerage franchise brand Motto Mortgage and third-party processing solution wemlo.
FMLS to adopt new RentSpree platform
The platform is designed to integrate directly into MLS systems and give agents tools to handle rental transactions more effectively.
Inside Real Estate puts forth AI-powered home search platform
Users can type requests such as “show me craftsman style homes in the Riverland neighborhood under $600k” or “I want granite countertops.”
VA loan homebuyers navigate NAR settlement with ease
Despite initial concerns, real estate and mortgage professionals say the NAR settlement has not had much of an impact on VA loan buyers.
