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GSEs prevented 60K foreclosures in Q1 2025
Florida had the highest number of seriously delinquent loans among all states at the end of March, followed by California and Texas.
Trial date set in Compass vs. NWMLS lawsuit
A judge has scheduled the trial between Compass and NWMLS over the latter party’s listing policy to begin in June 2026.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac jointly create U.S. Financial Technology
Formerly known as Common Securitization Solutions, the U.S. Fin Tech name “better reflects its critical role in providing advanced, innovative technology.”
Housing Market update: Mortgage rates, inventory and more
Where will mortgage rates, home prices and inventory land as we head into 2025? By tracking over 100M properties every week, Altos Research President Mike Simonsen can provide real-time insights based on data, not vibes. In this session, Simonsen will explain what to expect from the economic trend lines that matter most to your bottom […]
Reverse mortgage lender Longbridge Financial sues competitor over deceptive marketing accusations
Longbridge Financial is alleging that Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is steering customers to its products based on deceptive websites.
The mortgage industry is hiring again – but on different terms
After cutting to the bone, many mortgage lenders are ramping up hiring. But they’re being selective about who they hire, and at what terms.
Local Housing Markets: Austin, Hartford and Lake Tahoe
Local housing markets is a HousingWire magazine feature spotlighting housing trends across the country including Austin, Miami and Lake Tahoe
Mortgage rates decline amid expectation of economic slowdown
Mortgage rates fell again this week, but the primary cause was not the banking crisis fiasco — it was the expectation that the U.S. economy is slowing down.
Hope Through Housing uses MLK Grant to fund after school programs
Hope through Housing is a non-profit organization ending generational poverty through affordable housing, educational programs and advocacy.
