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Keller Williams CEO Chris Czarnecki on what’s next after Stone Point investment
In his first in-person interview since being named CEO, Czarnecki spoke with HousingWire about guiding Keller Williams through a new chapter, one marked by Stone Point Capital’s investment and a shifting residential real estate landscape.
Mortgage rates cool down as the spring housing market marches on
Mortgage market conditions have improved slightly as the calendar is set to flip to May, but anyone expecting sub-6% rates at the start of the year will be disappointed.
Appeals court restores ban on CFPB mass layoffs
The decision allows CFPB employees to keep their jobs for the time being despite the plan to cut the agency’s staff by 90%.
New Residential already seeing the benefits of Caliber deal
Powerhouse lender/servicer New Residential Investment Corp. had an impressive third quarter, with reported earnings of $177.5 million from July to September, up 136% quarter-over-quarter. HW+ Premium Content
New York expands CRA rule to nonbank lenders
New York State on Monday approved the extension of the state Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to non-depository lenders, a controversial rule that has received criticism as “unnecessary” and “discouraging” from the mortgage industry. HW+ Premium Content