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HousingWire AI Summit to address tech’s promise and pitfalls
HousingWire’s AI Summit takes place in Dallas on Aug. 12 and welcomes numerous industry leaders to share expert insights.
The big question: Have agent commissions changed since the settlement?
Data shows that despite the predictions real estate agent commissions have remained stable even with the business practice changes
Trump plans IPO for Fannie, Freddie later this year
The Trump administration is planning on selling stock in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac later this year, according to a report by MSN.
Truework appoints Randy Lightbody to newly-created head of mortgage role
Lightbody’s 35 years of experience include serving as chief revenue officer at Computershare Loan Services and co-founding Candor.
UWM and Google announce AI partnership
UWM, the top mortgage lender in America, on Tuesday announced a strategic AI agreement with Google Cloud that the companies say will bring modernization to the mortgage industry.
Reverse mortgage endorsements fell as HMBS issuance rose in March
Reverse mortgage performance metrics were mixed in March, with volume falling and securities issuance rising.
Kickback accusations nothing more than government abuse and overreach, Pennsylvania mortgage brokerage says
More state attorneys general are getting in on the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) action. In mid-January, Pennsylvania’s former attorney general Michelle Henry filed a kickback lawsuit against Barry Newhart and six mortgage entities he controls: Bright Financial Group, Conquest Mortgage, Flagship Home Loans, Legacy Mortgage Partners, Nittany Home Loans, MCT Financial, Conquest Holdings […]
SERHANT.’s new $500M Phoenix team marks its first expansion in the west
SERHANT. has entered Phoenix with the addition of a collection of brokerages that have closed more than $500 million in sales volume over the last 12 months. The move brings on more than 50 new agents, and they launched with 100 listings.
Plaintiffs in lead gen fraud suit against Move forced into arbitration
The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) currently has a lot on its plate — from the ongoing debate over its Clear Cooperation Policy, to the current uptick in industry consolidation — but the Bandy fraud lawsuit is no longer its concern.
