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Senate sends VA foreclosure prevention bill to Trump’s desk
The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act would authorize a partial claim program within the VA’s suite of loss-mitigation tools.
Zillow listing policy draws backlash from Homes.com’s Andy Florance
Under the new policy, Zillow rejects listings that are not entered into the MLS within 24 hours of public marketing, with some exemptions.
Purchase and refi applications slow as mortgage rates bounce up
The refinance index decreased 7% from the previous week and was 25% higher than the same week one year ago. But the refi share of mortgage application activity increased, rising to 41.1% of total applications during the week.
Mortgage servicers plan for a defanged CFPB
Even in a friendlier regulatory environment, it would be unwise to discard established servicing policies and take on risk, executives said.
Better announces ‘Better Forever’ borrower loyalty program
The program is designed to reward customers by waiving origination fees on future refinance or purchase loans. Customers who previously funded a loan through Better on or after Jan. 1, 2019, are automatically enrolled in the program.
HECM endorsements, HMBS issuance see relatively little movement to start 2025
HECM endorsements increased by less than 1% from December to January, while HMBS issuance is historically low but still healthy.
Two parties appeal final approval of RE/MAX, Keller Williams and Anywhere settlement agreements
James Mullis and the Spring Way Center filed appeals that seek to overturn the final approval of the RE/MAX, KW and Anywhere settlements.
Josh Team: Change is an opportunity for new industry leaders to emerge
Josh Team reflects on his move to Serhant., as well as what the major headwinds facing the industry mean for his new firm.
Amy Lessinger believes experience will be a difference maker for RE/MAX in a post-settlement world
HousingWire caught up with Amy Lessinger to discuss RE/MAX’s agent recruitment efforts and its commission lawsuit settlement agreement.
