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CCM set to raise $900M in oversubscribed debt sale 

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is set to close on a $900 million debt issuance at the end of September to repay its mortgage servicing rights (MSR) line of credit.

Plaintiffs drop $75M RICO, Lanham Act suit against Anywhere, Coldwell Banker 

Plaintiffs claimed to be misled in a $3.3 million home sale and alleged that Coldwell Banker and other firms conspired to forge documents.

Mastering the home price drop conversation with sellers 

Learn how to discuss home price reductions with clients effectively. Use these strategies to maintain trust and achieve successful sales.

LoanLogics finds persistent 11.5% error rate in US mortgage files 

LoanLogics’ analysis found ‘zero material improvement in loan file quality after a decade of industry investment and supposed innovation’

ICE links MSP and Encompass to unlock home equity, refi opportunities 

The integration, announced on Tuesday and already available to clients, is offered at no additional cost.

Anthony Hsieh reclaims the helm at loanDepot 

Anthony Hsieh is back in the CEO role at loanDepot — the company he founded in 2010 — on a permanent basis. His focus will be on returning the mortgage lender to profitability and regaining market share, the company announced on Monday. 

Lamacchia Realty opens first Rhode Island office 

The deal marks Lamacchia’s eleventh acquisition in New England over the past two years and expands its footprint in the Providence market.

Baird & Warner, Goosehead Insurance enter franchise partnership 

The venture offers homebuyers a broad selection of insurance carriers and guidance from licensed agents as part of their home purchase.

Most home shoppers are seeking out a new city 

Realtor.com’s report for the second quarter of 2025 shows that 58.9% of online home searches from users in the nation’s 100 largest metro areas were directed toward listings in different metros.

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