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Flyhomes secures $15M in Series D funding
Investors have committed an additional $15 million in a Series D funding round to expand Flyhomes’ wholesale lending platform nationwide.
ICE posts $851M profit in Q2 2025, raises revenue guidance
ICE generated $531 million from its mortgage technology division, up 4.1% from Q1 2025 and 4.9% higher year over year.
NAR notches another legal win with dismissal from Muhammad suit
This is the third antitrust lawsuit NAR has been dismissed from this summer, with the court finding the suit’s allegations ‘bare.’
Sagent’s Geno Paluso sheds light on mortgage servicing needs after the Fed’s decision
To evaluate the impact of the Fed’s decision on the mortgage servicing segment, Sagent CEO Geno Paluso sat down with HousingWire to discuss how the company is preparing for potential economic changes — including inflation and recession risks — by continuing to develop and invest in efficient technology for its servicing partners.
FHFA staff cuts coincide with Freddie Mac’s return to full-time office work
FHFA has moved to cut members of its staff while Freddie Mac has told its workforce to begin full-time office work starting in May.
Fannie Mae board member with DOGE ties leaves one day after being appointed
Fannie Mae board member Christopher Stanley, who has ties to DOGE, resigned one day after his appointment, according to an SEC filing.
Class-action law firm opens investigation into appraisal fees, AMCs
The law firm of Morgan & Morgan is investigating the role of appraisal management companies (AMCs) in driving up the cost of appraisals.
NAR looks to dismiss Eytalis suit on three-way membership agreements
It is the second time NAR has attempted to have the Texas suit dismissed. If the court denies this motion, the case will move on to discovery.
‘Not Saying We’re the Best’: Homes.com airs two Super Bowl ads
The CoStar-owned residential listing platform is airing two more Super Bowl ads this year, again featuring Dan Levy and Heidi Gardner.
