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Are settlement rules pushing down agent commissions? New survey says the opposite
There’s little evidence to suggest that commission rates are coming down to a substantial degree, and a new survey shows the opposite.
Global equity release market projected to top $56B by 2035
Global equity release — including reverse mortgages — could be in for pronounced growth over the next 10 years, according to a new report.
Lone Wolf, Follow Up Boss integrate platforms
The integration allows real estate professionals to manage a client from first contact through closing without switching platforms.
VA issues temporary fix to allow buyer-paid broker fees
The change, a result of the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuit settlement agreement, was anticipated by the VA last month.
Guaranteed Rate wants to build a bridge between reverse and forward mortgage channels
Ryan Ogata and Andrew Pohlmann offer perspectives on what Guaranteed Rate’s reverse mortgage business is focused on for the rest of 2024.
Fannie Mae’s Doug Duncan on Fed ‘overcommunication,’ ‘dormant’ lenders and second mortgages
Fannie Mae chief economist Doug Duncan spoke with HousingWire to discuss a broad range of issues impacting the housing and mortgage markets.
First American reports record breaking year
Just like other “Big Four” member Old Republic last week, First American Financial announced record-breaking earnings for 2021.
Stewart says business is getting back to normal
For all of 2021, Stewart saw net income of $323.2 million, compared to $154.9 million a year prior. The title insurer expects Q1 2022 to be “a little choppy.”
