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Pulte’s VantageScore bombshell sends the mortgage industry scrambling
Despite the adoption of VantageScore 4.0, FHFA will still require lenders to submit data from all three major credit bureaus—Experian, TransUnion and Equifax—, which jointly own VantageScore.
Study: Oklahoma City is the most affordable market for first-time homebuyers
The study highlights 10 metro areas where entry-level buyers are most likely to find homes within their budgets, broad access to government-backed mortgage programs and a manageable cost of living.
REsides launches tiered MLS subscription model
Premium tiers add personalized support and listing review services — with more than 11,000 listings reviewed so far in 2025.
Rocket launches AI-powered website Rocket.com
Rocket announced the launch of Rocket.com, putting Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Homes on the same platform. This follows their recent rebrand.
Pennsylvania AG sues mortgage brokers for RESPA violations
The Pennsylvania attorney general has filed a civil complaint against six mortgage brokerages and their manager for RESPA violations.
Mortgage applications mostly flat from last week
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported small growth in weekly mortgage applications but they were still higher than last year’s numbers.
San Diego housing market upended by tight supply
Exclusive data from CoreLogic shows how the competitive landscape in San Diego has changed, especially for real estate brokerages.
Keller Williams takes a page out of Pitbull’s playbook for 2024
Keller Williams and Mark Willis look to channel Pitbull as they hope to “win” in 2024 despite macro economic challenges.
Umpa commission lawsuit defendants look to get case dismissed
Multiple defendants filed motions on Monday to dismiss the lawsuit and strike the class-action allegations.
