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NextHome partners with Workman Success Systems, promotes executives
NextHome is launching a new agent training platform, NextHome Growth Lab, in partnership with Workman Success Systems.
Xactus announces partnerships for income, employment verification efforts
Xactus integrates Thomas & Co., Argyle and Plaid into Xactus360, enhancing access to income, employment and asset data for lenders.
Fourth generation of Hunt family takes over HUNT Real Estate
Charlie Hunt has held leadership roles at HUNT for the past decade, and now he is the latest Hunt family member to take the helm.
Mortgage Research Center launches First Residential Independent Mortgage
First Residential Independent Mortgage is launching as the Paddio brand retires, with all Paddio employees moving to the new company.
Judge narrows class-action lawsuit against UWM, dismisses RICO claims
A federal judge has sharply narrowed the scope of a class-action lawsuit filed in April 2024 that alleged United Wholesale Mortgage orchestrated a scheme with mortgage brokers to charge borrowers excess fees and costs.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac announce plans to close NY offices over AG’s practices
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will permanently close their two New York state offices in response to what officials described as Attorney General Letitia James’s “corrupt and dangerous business practices” in the state.
Georgia metros show sharp divide in days on market
Georgia’s housing market metros like Hinesville selling fast, while Brunswick lags. Discover the factors driving these differences.
Inventory-heavy states show wide gaps in sales speed
Among states with the most listings, California sells in 63 days while Florida and Texas take longer, HW Data shows.
Court dismisses N.J. mayors’ challenge to affordable housing law
Previous efforts to block the law during litigation failed at the appellate and state Supreme Court levels.
