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MISMO names FinLocker exec Brian Vieaux as president
Since 2019, Vieaux has held the roles of president and COO at FinLocker and brings more than 30 years of industry experience to MISMO.
Howard Hanna undergoes first rebrand in over four decades
The family-owned brokerage unveiled a new modern logo and refreshed color palette of forest green and gold on Tuesday.
New home applications up slightly in August compared to last year
MBA’s Joel Kan noted estimated new home sales increased for the third consecutive month to its strongest sales pace in almost a year.
Senior renter population grew by nearly 30% during the past decade
While Florida has the highest share of renters ages 65 and older, the fastest growth in senior rentership occurred in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Allen Beydoun becomes UWM’s first chief client officer
Beydoun, who joined the company in 2007, most recently held the title of executive vice president of sales.
Manual income verification is killing your commissions
In a market where every deal counts, manual income verification is the silent killer of commissions.
You know the scenario: the borrower is solid, the property appraises and everything looks good—until income verification turns into a bottleneck. Suddenly, you’re chasing paystubs, waiting on HR reps who don’t call back and explaining delays to a frustrated borrower. Best case, the deal closes late. Worst case? It doesn’t close at all.
Tech Pulse: Fannie, Freddie move on fintech, crypto, fraud prevention
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced plans on fintech restructuring, use of cryptocurrency in mortgage and the fight against fraud.
Compass affiliate The Gambino Group adds three top agents
Leadership says the three new additions will help drive growth in key markets including Miami and New Jersey.
Virginia appeals court backs ‘missing middle’ housing policy
The decision marks the latest turn in a long battle over efforts to expand housing access in one of the most expensive real estate markets.
