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Federal regulators scrap 2023 CRA rule
The decision will result in the agencies reinstating the CRA framework that existed before October 2023. The prior rule was adopted in 1995 but faced some technical amendments.
Blend, Doma expand partnership with title solution integration
Lenders using Blend solutions can access instant title decisions via Doma’s Upfront Title that’s embedded into the borrower application flow.
The success reset: How real estate agents can rebuild, relearn, and rise again
Three steps toward building a successful real estate career whether you’re a new agent or a veteran.
Black Mortgage Professional Alliance to host its first conference
BMPA, formed in November 2024, aims to “unite Black mortgage professionals, real estate experts, and financial leaders.”
Newrez parent Rithm Capital posts 57% profit growth in 2024
Rithm Capital, which owns multichannel mortgage lender Newrez, built upon its success in 2023 with net income of $835 million in 2024. That figure represented a 57% increase from its profit of $533 million a year earlier.
Longbridge, Mutual of Omaha granted delay in reverse mortgage marketing lawsuit
The lawsuit and countersuit alleging deceptive reverse mortgage marketing practices has seen key deadlines pushed to the end of March and mid-April, respectively.
Alexander brothers take leave of absence from Official after rape allegations emerge
Tal Alexander was named as a defendant in a sexual assault suit, just months after brothers Oren and Alon were named in separate suits.
Judge dismisses Carter sexual harassment suit against eXp Realty
The lawsuit filed by plaintiff Misty Carter in Nevada was the third sexual harassment suit that eXp Realty had been named in recently.
Purported sale of REcolorado MLS to private individual surprises board
News of the deal shocked the MLS executives who had been approached by the shareholders in January.
