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TransUnion cuts VantageScore 4.0 pricing for mortgage lenders
Credit bureau TransUnion has followed its peers in slashing prices for mortgage lenders purchasing VantageScore 4.0, responding to Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO)’s newly implemented pricing model.
Griffin Funding alleges West Capital Lending, former LOs diverted borrower leads
New lawsuit reignites debate over lead ownership and data transfers as loan officers move between lenders and brokerages.
Phoenix Suns ownership dispute involving UWM’s Ishbia resolved in court
The Phoenix Suns ownership dispute involving UWM CEO Mat Ishbia ends with a dismissal, as the parties agreed to cover their own legal fees.
CHLA, CAI push for increased efficiency in condo financing
CHLA and CAI urge the Trump administration to allow the FHA to insure loans for Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-approved condos.
UWM raises conforming loan limit to $819,000
UWM raised the one-unit conforming loan limit from $806,500 to $819,000 for conventional and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans. The change reflects the company’s forecast of a 1.5% increase in FHFA’s baseline in 2026.
Mortgage applications soar ahead of Fed meeting
Mortgage applications soared 29.7% as rates hit an 11-month low, while refinance activity jumped nearly 60%.
Coldwell Banker’s Jason Waugh urges agents to ‘own the moment’ in shifting housing market
Waugh reminded the audience that downturns typically last three to four years, citing slumps in the 1980s, 1990s and the 2008 housing crash.
Compass adds the Tika Team to Fort Lauderdale, Florida office
Tika Team is led by broker associate Tika Van Den Hurk, who has closed more than $500 million in sales over the past decade.
Landmark Group leaves EXIT for The Real Brokerage
Landmark Group is affiliating with Real after 17 years as an EXIT Realty franchise. It is bringing over 250 agents with it
