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Homeowner Resource Center appoints Steve Riley as CEO
Steve Riley takes over as CEO and succeeds Daniel Lewis, who will transition to the role of president and chairman of the board.
OceanFirst exits mortgage business, hands origination to Embrace
OceanFirst Bank will exit the mortgage origination business and partner with Embrace Home Loans to provide financing options to its customers, a spokesperson confirmed to HousingWire.
Snapdocs announces eClosing integration with Vesta
With Snapdocs supporting a quarter of U.S. real estate transactions, the integration lets customers manage closings directly in Vesta’s LOS.
The case for compliance automation
Mortgage compliance has always required precision. But in today’s environment, it demands something more to ensure a smoother process for serving borrowers: speed. Regulatory scrutiny is rising and evolving rules are making compliance more complex. Regulators now expect lenders to demonstrate, continuously and in real time, that every interaction meets compliance standards.
Judge dismisses Maryland appraisal discrimination case and defamation countersuit
A federal judge in Maryland has dismissed the claims of both the plaintiffs and defendants in an appraisal discrimination lawsuit.
Logan Finance promotes Dave Weatherford to TPO executive role
Weatherford, who joined Logan Finance at the tail end of 2023, is now tasked with supporting cross-channel production initiatives
NAR moves to dismiss California agent antitrust suit
NAR claims that John Diaz has failed to allege direct harm in his complaint. Diaz’s original suit was dismissed last year.
ERA Real Estate firms merge in Atlanta
The combined firm now has a Georgia footprint extending across Atlanta, Canton, Duluth, Marietta, Milton, Athens and Savannah.
The success reset: How real estate agents can rebuild, relearn, and rise again
Three steps toward building a successful real estate career whether you’re a new agent or a veteran.
