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Nonbanks cement their dominance in agency servicer/seller market
Nonbanks held 72% of total UPB at the midpoint of 2025 and had $481 billion in new issuance, far outpacing banks at just $74 billion.
Compass opens exclusive listings to rivals — with strings attached
Under the new policy, brokerages will reportedly gain access through a direct feed or system integration and MLSs will use a direct feed.
House Democrats push back on crypto legislation with ‘anti-corruption’ efforts
Reps. Maxine Waters and Stephen Lynch plan to rally fellow Democrats to fight Republican efforts that would fast-track crypto legislation.
Jason Cave joins Mr. Cooper team as SVP for government affairs
Cave previously held various leadership roles at the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Newrez president Baron Silverstein on client retention and third-party servicing
In this week’s PowerHouse episode, Newrez President Baron Silverstein dives into his company’s recent acquisitions and its growth strategy.
CFPB received fewer reverse mortgage complaints in 2024
The share of reverse mortgage complaints to the CFPB last year accounted for roughly 1.4% of the total number of mortgage complaints submitted to the bureau.
Homebuilders are still buying down rates to move houses
When mortgage rates were approaching 8%, people wondered if homebuilders could still buy down rates to boost sales. The answer is no.
Where are home prices headed this spring?
The price of new listings took a healthy jump this week, up 1% to $424,900. That’s nearly 4% higher than a year ago.
‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement
Many agents are concerned about how they are going to get paid for their services and how to market properties
