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Why purchase application data is up 20% year over year 

For the first time in years, purchase application data is showing positive results even amid elevated mortgage rates.

Why more servicers are implementing technology integrations through APIs  

With a variety of change impacting the mortgage industry, including borrow demands, digital transformation, and regulatory requirements, mortgage servicers are re-evaluating the systems they use and how they interact with each other. With this in mind, servicers must leverage technology and platforms that offer seamless, real-time integration that allows for operational efficiency, data security, and desired customer outcomes.

MLS PIN settlement gains preliminary approval … again 

Judge Patti B. Saris on Tuesday granted preliminary approval to the fourth amended settlement between MLS PIN and the Nosalek plaintiffs.

Why fewer homes are taking a price cut, even while inventory rises 

While weekly inventory is still falling, we have year-over-year growth in total active listings and new listings data.

Reverse mortgage originators report good starts to 2024 business 

Reverse mortgage originators from across the country report promising starts to business in 2024, based on direct interviews.

Federal judge says suit against UWM’s ‘All-In’ initiative should be dismissed 

A lawsuit against UWM’s “All-In” initiative should be dismissed, a federal judge said, citing inadequate evidence to prove accusations.

What will fix the housing market inventory shortage? 

The aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, plus solid housing demographics, has created a genuine problem with housing market inventory. HW+ Premium Content.

Rocket Companies’ plan to transcend mortgage 

Rocket Companies is not content with merely being America’s largest lender. Its ambitions are far outsized, even for a firm with a reputation for taking moonshots. HW+ Premium Content

Opendoor ramps up but loses $144M 

“We think it’s mainstream,” Opendoor CEO Eric Wu said of his company’s instant homebuying platform. “All the homeowners crave what we’re offering.” HW+ Premium Content

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