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Is Trump playing politics with natural disaster aid?
Trump has tied California wildfire relief to needed changes in “liberal” policies but has made no such threat to Texas after floods there.
Perchwell adds two leaders to its technology team
New York City-based real estate data platform Perchwell hired Adrian Facini and Joe Kondel to help lead its technology modernization efforts.
Fairway pledges $1M toward Texas flood relief
Fairway has a large presence in Texas, where at least 170 people are known to be missing as a result of the flooding.
Mortgage rates aren’t budging as Trump settles into office
Housing professionals have been waiting for a change of administration to see how mortgage rates will respond, but in the first week of President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, things have been quiet when it comes to the long-term costs of a home loan.
Here’s the real story behind loan officer decline
If you’ve been around the mortgage industry awhile, you’ve surely heard of a sharp decline in licensed loan officer (LOs) numbers. But is that the reality? Recently released data from intelligence platform RETR, alongside my research conducted on the NMLS site, tells a very different story.
Longbridge lowers minimum home value for Platinum products
Longbridge announced the move earlier this month to partners, and Chris Mayer talks with HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily about the change.
“Greetings from Missouri!” Millions are finding commission lawsuit postcards in the mail. Agents say it’s an opportunity
Despite the surprising timing of the commission lawsuit settlement notification, agents see it as a way to demonstrate transparency and value.
Fed’s Beige Book shows recent moderation in mortgage rates propped up demand for homes
Districts raised the concern that a lack of inventory has pushed home prices higher and hindered existing-home sales
Illustrated: The awesome power of high mortgage rates
High mortgage rates – and big rate swings – have major impacts on housing supply and demand. Here’s what recent moves imply for the road ahead.
