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Rocket Mortgage buys Mr. Cooper: One crazy uncle’s opinion 

Rocket Mortgage is in acquisition mode like they’ve unlocked some kind of unlimited money cheat code. If you missed it, they recently bought Redfin, but this latest move makes even more sense.

Latest data reflects muted March agent mobility amidst continued market caution 

The latest data through March 31, 2025, indicates a continuation of the cautious environment shaping agent mobility trends in the real estate brokerage industry. While March typically stands out as the peak month for agent transfers, this year’s numbers fell notably short of historical benchmarks, echoing a persistent trend of subdued activity.

Foreclosure auctions rise in Q1 after VA moratorium expires 

Completed foreclosure auctions increased 20% from the previous quarter and 4% from a year earlier, despite some mid-quarter softening.

HW+ Member Spotlight: Karen Mayfield 

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Karen Mayfield, as she discusses the important role of loan officers in the industry.

Housing groups to FHFA: Hit pause on Duty to Serve plan 

Twenty affordable housing groups teamed up to tell the Federal Housing Finance Agency its requirements for the government sponsored enterprises to support manufactured and rural housing, and preserve affordable housing don’t make the grade. HW+ Premium Content

Rising mortgage rates could trigger more private label deals 

The private label securitization market so far this year has been dominated by mortgages originated primarily by nonbanks, but there is a growing pipeline of mortgages now held in bank portfolios that might provide a rocket-like boost to the nonagency market in the months ahead if interest rates continue to rise. HW+ Premium Content

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