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UWM swings back to profitability in Q2 amid surging volumes, margins
UWM, the largest mortgage originator in America, swung back to profitability in Q2 2025, driven by higher loan volumes and wider margins.
NAR appoints Andowah Newton as associate general counsel
The trade group is rebuilding its legal bench, first with the appointment of Jon Waclawski in March, after Katie Johnson left last year.
The NYC effect: Lessons from the nation’s most demanding market
New York agents set the tone for customer service in real estate. Here’s how you can set yourself apart no matter where you live.
Mr. Cooper’s subservicing clients face a dilemma
UWM’s cancellation of its subservicing deal with Mr. Cooper was widely expected. But it’s unclear how other clients will respond to the $9.4 billion Rocket deal.
How Rocket’s acquisition of Mr. Cooper could reshape the industry
On a recent episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast, James Kleimann and Sarah Wheeler unpack Rocket Companies’ acquisition of Mr. Cooper.
Senate Democrats question legality of Pulte’s recent actions at FHFA, GSEs
Nine Senate Democrats sent two letters to the FHFA director demanding clarity on actions to reshape leadership at the agency and the GSEs.
Iowa title insurance continues to thrive under state-run model
Iowa bans private commercial title insurance in favor of its unique state-backed model. It’s a a system that has saved homeowners thousands in closing costs but has also faced pushback from the national title insurance industry.
Are AMCs the next target of class-action lawsuits?
Appraisers concerned about the impact AMCs have on the industry might get help from outside the industry or the government.
Realtor.com addresses housing supply gap in new report
Realtor.com also announced the launch of ‘Let America Build,’ a national campaign advocating for solutions to expand housing supply.
