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PHH Mortgage expands partnership with Blend Labs
The expanded partnership entails PHH Mortgage’s adoption of Blend’s Rapid Refi and Rapid Home Equity products.
Potential end to GSE conservatorships must navigate ‘race to the bottom,’ NHC says
Following consultations with more than 100 policy experts and stakeholders, the NHC on Tuesday released a path to privatize the government-sponsored enterprises.
Mortgage rates aren’t moving, but the housing market appears undeterred
Mortgage rates have stagnated, but other data shows that housing is in relatively good shape due to rising supply and a resilient job market.
New listings data falls for third week in a row
We need to see more growth in new listings data just to grow from 2023 levels, which were the lowest levels ever in history.
FOA’s Resch on the evolution of reverse mortgages for financial planning
Steve Resch sits down with RMD to conclude a discussion about current financial planner dynamics for reverse mortgage professionals.
UWM cuts out title insurer with updated TRAC+ program, rolls out 0% down purchase initiative
The top U.S. mortgage lender announced the service on Thursday during an annual meeting with its broker partners in Pontiac, Michigan.
Knock reverses course on loan officer pay cut
On Tuesday, Knock’s director of sales told loan officers they would receive a 33% reduction in salaries effective Jan. 1. But sources told HousingWire the company reversed course after blowback.
Through the eyes of the single-family rental lobby
The National Rental Home Council, a lobby for institutional investors of single-family real estate, says its members have a tiny impact on America’s housing shortage
Inside the effort to outlaw real estate ‘love letters’
Citing fair housing concerns, Oregon passed a law that bans agents from passing on real estate love letters on behalf of their clients. First Amendment lawyers say it’s unconstitutional.
