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Pennymac correspondent division announces new non-QM offerings
Pennymac said it will retain servicing on all non-QM products, which will be available through its TPO channel starting in Q4 2025.
Mortgage rates aren’t low enough to spur application activity
Refinance applications saw a small increase, driven by FHA and VA refinance applications, but conventional refinances declined.
HomeAdvantage forms advisory board with credit union leaders
The group will work to exchange best practices, identify opportunities and provide input on referral programs.
Inside Movement Mortgage’s MSR sales strategy
Movement is using bulk MSR sales to give its loan officers better pricing. We’ve got all the details on the lender’s strategy.
Luxury rentals gain ground as more high-end buyers opt to lease
As mortgage rates remain elevated and housing inventory remains tight, luxury rentals are increasingly becoming a preferred choice for high-income U.S. households, marking a shift in how high-end housing is being viewed and occupied across the U.S.
HUD OIG reveals ongoing reverse mortgage oversight priority
The HUD OIG report details some reverse mortgage highlights, including an ongoing oversight priority and a recent conviction.
Top Arizona real estate team with 53 agents joins eXp
Arizona real estate leader Scott Kumler and his team — The Kumler Group — have joined eXp Realty, leaving My Home Group
Northern Nevada brokerage joins Century 21 network
With the Century 21 affiliation, the Nevada firm hopes to recruit additional agents and explore future acquisitions.
Kamini Lane wants to change the narrative for the real estate industry
Lane sat down with HousingWire to discuss current industry trends and challenges, and how she is navigating them at Coldwell Banker Realty.
