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Point, Blue Owl funds close record $390M HEI securitization
Point and funds managed by Blue Owl Capital have issued a $390 million securitization of home equity investment (HEI) assets, the companies announced on Wednesday.
Mortgage applications fall 1.9% in late October
Mortgage applications fell 1.9% for the week ending October 31, 2025, but refinance applications remain significantly higher than last year.
SERHANT. bets big on Las Vegas real estate
The Ryan Serhant-helmed firm is making its Vegas debut, marking its fourth new market expansion this year and its second Western market debut.
Truework’s Ethan Winchell on creating a better VOIE process
Ethan Winchell, co-founder of Truework, shares insights on how his company is transforming the mortgage industry by addressing lender challenges, reducing costs and leveraging technology.
UWM announces three new broker tools at AIME Fuse
UWM releases tools to help mortgage brokers streamline loan processing and marketing efforts, aiming for improved efficiency.
New York AG Letitia James pleads not guilty to fraud allegations
James’s indictment stems from a criminal referral in April from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte.
The Casa Team expands Douglas Elliman operations to Miami
Led by Chiqui Delgado and Edgar Marquez, the team brings more than two decades of combined experience in sales, media, design and law.
Existing-home inventory up 14% from a year ago
The pace of existing home sales rose in September, but so has the amount of unsold inventory, which is good news buyers.
Realtor Veronica Figueroa dismissed from recruiting lawsuit
The leader of eXp’s The Fig Team was voluntarily dismissed from a recruiting lawsuit involving three KW franchises earlier this month.
La Rosa Holdings launches commission advance program
The program, operated through a newly formed subsidiary, allows La Rosa agents to receive early payment on pending real estate commissions.
First American CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio choked dancing, barefoot man on cruise ship, FBI says
Kenneth DeGiorgio, CEO of First American Financial Corp., has been charged with assault following an altercation aboard a Virgin Voyages cruise ship, according to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, which was first revealed by The Independent. The incident occurred on March 31 aboard the Resilient Lady, an adults-only cruise ship.
Fathom introduces ‘Elevate’ agent program with 20% commission split
The initiative, available to all Fathom Realty agents, includes a 20% commission split and offers services designed to streamline operations.
