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Proprietary reverse loans give younger homeowners more options
Finance of America and Mutual of Omaha say custom products are helping fill gaps left by federal loan limits.
Zillow believes Compass acquisitions could impact lawsuit
Zillow is seeking additional discovery on Compass’s acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate, amid a legal battle over listing policy.
NEXA Mortgage rebrands to NEXA Lending, but it’s not a pivot to retail
Kortas hopes to lure large retail producers to the wholesale side by emphasizing their biggest advantage: wholesale pricing.
Lower mortgage rates spark refinance, VA applications
After the 30-year fixed-rate decreased to 6.67%, the refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 46.5% of total applications
How lenders can win loyalty by owning the whole home journey
Mortgage lending has shifted into an experience economy. Interest rates dominate conversations, yet only 29% of borrowers who complete a rate-and-term refinance stay with their current servicer, according to ICE Mortgage Technology’s July 2024 Mortgage Monitor report.
VA’s John Bell III stepping into new role at Office of Mission Support
Patrick Zondervan, who has been at the VA for nearly 25 years, succeeds Bell as the executive director for the Loan Guaranty Service.
The Real Brokerage adds real estate coach Pam O’Bryant
O’Bryant has more than 30 years of experience and will lead a new team serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Lead generation will lead to success in a slow market: Gary Keller
In Gary Keller’s mind, 2025 could be an agent’s best year, despite the slow conditions, but lead generation is key to that success.
Whistleblower in eXp sexual assault suit sues over alleged retaliation
Noelle Nielsen allegedly reported incidents of sexual assault and harassment committed by her sponsors, the Acevedo suit defendants, in 2020.
