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Fathom Holdings’ Verus Title expands into Arizona, Alabama
Verus Title, has launched operations in Arizona and Alabama — expanding the company’s reach to 34 states and the District of Columbia.
Five Gibson commission lawsuit settlements gain preliminary approval
Judge Bough grants preliminary approval to five more settlements, including those from Hanna Holdings, William Raveis and Windermere
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac announce plans to close NY offices over AG’s practices
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will permanently close their two New York state offices in response to what officials described as Attorney General Letitia James’s “corrupt and dangerous business practices” in the state.
Shareholder Edge One Capital proposes Fannie-Freddie exit without higher rates
The firm is proposing a road map to return the GSEs to private ownership without the consequence of higher mortgage rates.
Fannie Mae survey suggests lenders eye eNote growth in 2025
The survey found that only 22% of lenders currently use eNotes, but 62% expect to adopt the technology within the next two years.
Cenlar’s Leslie Peeler addresses ‘disruptive AI’ solutions in mortgage servicing
Cenlar COO Leslie Peeler told the AI Summit audience about the opportunities for AI and generative AI to reduce the costs of servicing.
$700M Silicon Valley brokerage joins ERA Real Estate
Founded in 2014, the firm recorded nearly $700 million in sales volume in 2024, according to RealTrends Verified.
Earnnest, Lone Wolf expand partnership
With the newly announced expanded partnership TransactionDesk and Transact users will have access to Earnnest
simpliHŌM founder Miku talks commission splits, goal to go public
With targeted expansion plans and ambitions for international reach, the company is positioning itself for bold moves in the years ahead.
