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Compass has sued an MLS. History could shed light on its antitrust claims
A brokerage and eventually the FTC sued Realcomp in the mid-2000s over a listing policy, an echo of Compass’s suit against NWMLS.
Former Texas title employee sentenced for $350K wire fraud scheme
Mayela Saby Cantu participated in a scheme using falsified lien payoff statements, fraudulent warranty deeds and deceptive emails.
HUD secretary open to withholding federal funding from cities over homelessness
Turner said that withholding federal funds from cities failing to show progress on homelessness “may be a good idea.”
Homepoint’s Phil Shoemaker: Lessons from a tech-based mortgage leader
HousingWire sat down with Phil Shoemaker, Homepoint president of originations, to talk about the trends he is watching and get his insights on being a leader at a top lender.
The MSR market is exuberant — for all the right reasons
The MSR sales market is finishing out 2021 at a robust pace that market observers expect will continue into the new year, propelled by a rising-rate environment and anticipated tax-code changes. HW+ Premium. Content
CFPB ponders how well HMDA captures discrimination
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is launching a voluntary review of its mortgage data collection — a key tool in bringing redlining cases — to assess its effectiveness in detecting discrimination. HW+ Premium Content
