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Pulte says LLPA fees under review, signals relief for borrowers
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte said on social media Wednesday that the agency is reviewing the loan-level price adjustment (LLPA) matrix — the fees charged on conventional loans to account for risk.
Realtor Veronica Figueroa dismissed from recruiting lawsuit
The leader of eXp’s The Fig Team was voluntarily dismissed from a recruiting lawsuit involving three KW franchises earlier this month.
It’s time for a federal housing policy reset
Trace the journey of federal housing policy from the 1970s to 2020s and how the future of affordable housing initiatives needs to be reset.
FHA extends deadline for updates on new loss-mitigation rules
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has extended the timeline for servicers to comply with the new loss mitigation waterfall, according to a mortgagee letter issued Wednesday.
IRS rules change 401(k) catch-up contributions for high earners
Treasury and IRS rules affecting workers 50 and older generally apply for contributions in tax years beginning after 2026.
MBA: Mortgage application payments dropped for a fourth straight month
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreased to $2,100 in August, down from $2,127 in July.
Pending home sales close summer on a high note
After two months of declines, NAR’s pending home sales index rose in August, posting both monthly and annual gains.
Gibson, Batton plaintiffs object to final approval of eXp, Weichert settlements
Familiar names like Don Gibson and James Mullis filed objections to the final approval of settlements reached by eXp and Weichert.
Zillow facing job discrimination suit from a ‘day one’ employee
Samuel James Herrera was with Zillow for 14 years before his alleged wrongful termination over a $724 business dinner in February 2024.
