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HOME launches bilingual learning system and AI-powered wholesale search tool
HOME Certified, an on-demand LMS, trains and certifies loan officers to serve Hispanic and Latino borrowers.
US land market cools as demand, deals dry up
Only 28% of land brokers describe demand as strong, down sharply from 76% a year ago and marking a steep reversal from the past two years.
Michigan judge strikes down Rocket Mortgage noncompete provisions
A Michigan judge ruled on Friday that Rocket Mortgage’s noncompete provisions are void and unenforceable, dealing a blow to the lender in its long-running legal battle with Swift Home Loans, its founder Andi Numan and several former employees.
Rocktop Technologies acquires Incenter Capital Advisors, plans to expand MSR reach
The acquisition, announced on Friday, unites Rocktop’s data and document infrastructure with Incenter Capital Advisors’ MSR market knowledge
IMBs narrow losses even as mortgage production falls
Mortgage companies delivered a pretax net loss of $28 per loan in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting an improvement in financial performance compared to a $40 loss in the previous quarter.
Longbridge wins partial preliminary injunction against Mutual of Omaha
A judge has weighed in on the dispute between two of the largest reverse mortgage lenders, ruling that some claims warranted relief.
Your voice matters: Shape the future of real estate in your community
The real estate industry is facing another change. This isn’t the first time, and it won’t be the last. In the face of change, the industry has always innovated on behalf of buyers and sellers. This time, it’s about updates to the Clear Cooperation Policy.
Redfin reports falling revenue, higher losses in Q1 2025
Redfin did not host an earnings call ahead of its pending acquisition by Rocket Companies, a move CEO Glenn Kelman said the firm is excited for.
