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UWM revives 1% down payment program with higher assistance cap 

The program lets eligible borrowers put down 1% on a home purchase, with UWM covering the rest of the 3% down payment on a conventional loan.

Commission lawsuit claims submitted by home sellers top 2.5 million 

According to JND Legal Administration, more than 100 million emails and 38 million postcards were sent as part of settlement notifications.

Homeownership could slip further out of reach by 2030, study finds 

According to an analysis of Redfin data by HireAHelper, the national median home price is expected to hit $615,103 by the end of the decade.

Are mortgage rates about to break out higher again? 

We are approaching a critical technical level on the 10-year yield that can cause market drama for mortgage rates.

Here’s how a mortgage coaching platform wants to carve out a niche in a competitive market 

The Loan Atlas has partnered with 19 top mortgage originators and executives to offer high-quality coaching and resources.

Better launches fully digital VA loan with no minimum down payment 

Borrowers can qualify in all 50 states for up to 100% of their home purchase price, the company said.

Utah Professional Women in Building group leaves a mark 

“Our collective goals are to continue to grow and create a valuable team that can promote the growth of women in the industry,” Stephanie Sharp of Steven Dailey Construction and Utah PWB president, said. HW+ Premium Content

Better expands real estate, explores iBuying 

Better.com, a digital mortgage lender that is set to go public this year, unveiled another expansion of its in-house real estate group, one that has a unique business model in the world of brokerage. HW+ Premium Content.

Is 166-year-old Baird & Warner ahead of its time? 

Baird & Warner lays claim to be the oldest U.S. brokerage still in operation, launching in 1855. How does it remain competitive today? HW+ Premium Content

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