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MBA opposes GSE merger, supports explicit government guarantee
In the debate over whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should merge, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has remained consistent: “We don’t think that would be a good idea,” chief economist Mike Fratantoni said.
Tech Pulse: AI Summit delves deep on housing industry impacts
Read on for a rundown of speakers who shared expert insight at this past week’s HousingWire AI Summit in Dallas.
Economic jitters are stressing out LOs and their clients
Rapid rate-dip reversal has left buyers and loan officers navigating heightened anxiety and reactive “rush‑or‑pause” behavior.
Dark Matter launches Developer Portal for an open API ecosystem
The portal also provides external developers with self-service access to documentation, code samples and integration guides.
Better, Biz2Credit partner to offer small biz financing via home equity products
Biz2Credit’s customers now have the option to receive $50,000 to $500,000 in additional financing through Better’s HELOC/HELOAN products
Primary suites, kitchens, roofing lead remodel impact report
Americans spent roughly $603 billion on home remodeling projects in 2024. The report ranked projects based on a post-completion “Joy Score.”
Gary Keller asks court to intervene over John Davis’s “baseless claims”
Keller is claiming former KW CEO John Davis is attempting to “bully and intimidate” him through his racketeering suit.
