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Key Mortgage rolls out Affinity partnership program
The initiative offers end-to-end support, three partnership models, and access to relocation and loan trading services.
Closinglock adds automated payoff ordering to combat fraud
Closinglock CEO Andy White spoke about the tool’s potential to streamline title insurance workflows and versatility across lender systems.
Rechat launches AI-powered tool to connect real estate agents
The platform allows agents to identify and message other agents using listing data, location filters and automated tools.
Older adults outnumber children in 11 states as US population ages
Population estimates show that old age brackets are increasing rapidly, while younger age brackets aren’t growing at all — or even shrinking.
GSEs prevented 60K foreclosures in Q1 2025
Florida had the highest number of seriously delinquent loans among all states at the end of March, followed by California and Texas.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac jointly create U.S. Financial Technology
Formerly known as Common Securitization Solutions, the U.S. Fin Tech name “better reflects its critical role in providing advanced, innovative technology.”
eXp’s Glenn Sanford fires back at Compass over private listings
While eXp is not a defendant in Compass’s suit, Sanford, whose firm is named as a co-conspirator, says he is following things closely.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate expands in California
The firm — already operating in San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Santa Maria and Paso Robles — now includes 135 affiliated agents.
HouseSavings.com launches flat-fee, low-commission listing platform
The company’s model features three residential listing packages — two flat-fee options starting at $999, and a virtual full-service package with a 1% commission paid at closing.
