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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.
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.