HW+ provides career-making insights and analysis for those in Mortgage, Real Estate and FinTech. This long-form digital content provides members with news nowhere else and digs deeper into the “why” behind the daily news cycle. To join the HW+ community, click here.
MLSs gear up for the implementation of NAR’s delayed marketing
How MLOS is being implemented differs from MLS to MLS, just as NAR had hoped with its initial policy announcement.
AVM testing under fire: New methodology challenges industry norms and raises risk for lenders
The reliability of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) has been thrust into the spotlight in recent weeks, following groundbreaking changes in the way these models are now being tested. The implications for home equity lenders, who rely heavily on AVMs to determine property values, could be far-reaching, especially as the industry grapples with new regulatory questions about risk management and model accuracy.
Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor ahead of FOMC meeting
Miran, chairman of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, was approved by the Senate Banking Committee last week.
FHFA Director Bill Pulte says arrested Freddie Mac would-be bomber still contacting him
FHFA Director Bill Pulte said a fired Freddie Mac employee who was arrested in March for threatening to blow up the Freddie Mac building has continued to contact him.
Moder CTO Joe Trapani: ‘The answer to everything is always data’
Moder CTO Joe Trapani talks about the shininess of gen AI and why it’s probably smart to always keep humans in the loop for some tasks.
Trump’s assault on DEI hasn’t ended federal efforts to stop appraisal bias
While the Trump administration has rolled back many regulations around appraisal bias, some remain in place.
New Florida condo laws aim to add transparency for buyers
Governor Ron Desantis signed two condo reform bills into law this week. The laws go into effect on July 1.
Lone Wolf Technologies releases Deal Tracker dashboard
Deal Tracker allows users to view the status of each transaction in a single interface that displays compliance updates and key milestones.
NWMLS adds referral fee disclosures to real estate forms
The changes include a new standalone Referral Disclosure form and updates to brokerage services agreements.
