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FinCEN delays implementation of anti-money laundering rule
The rule is now slated to go into effect four months later in March 2026, which FinCEN said will give title firms more time to comply.
CFPB ends multiple lender consent orders, opens few new cases
Under the Trump administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been winding down enforcement actions against lenders and servicers while opening only two new cases.
Houston MLS enters data share agreement with DFW counterpart
After this data share with NTREIS, HAR MLS subscribers now have access to listings in Houston, DFW, Austin and San Antonio.
Mortgage refinance applications rebound in latest MBA data
The refinance share of activity also saw an increase, jumping to nearly 42%, marking its highest level since April
FHFA doubles GSE funding allowance for low-income housing tax credits
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will double their annual investments in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties from $2 billion to $4 billion.
Mortgage preapprovals gain ground despite rising home prices, loan amounts
LenderLogix’s Homebuyer Intelligence Report shows borrowers are staying active, with higher loan amounts and steady conversion rates
Top luxury group Team Fallico joins Baird & Warner in Chicago
Team Fallico was previously brokered at Dream Town but not part of the acquisition. This bolster’s Baird & Warner’s Chicago presence.
Top Miami agent Raul Santidrian joins Coldwell Banker Realty
Santidrian consistently ranks among top agents statewide and brings a track record that includes more than 600 closed transactions
Tech Pulse: ICE posts strong earnings; bill pushes unconverted crypto in mortgage
A new Senate bill would require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to factor in unconverted cryptocurrency when underwriting mortgages.
