Representative Swalwell Files Lawsuit Against FHFA’s Bill Pulte Over Mortgage Records
Rep. Swalwell has sued FHFA director Bill Pulte, alleging unlawful access to his mortgage records, raising significant privacy law concerns in the industry.
Benchmark Realty Advocates for Transparency in Referral Fees
Tennessee brokerage mandates written disclosures on referral fees, enhancing transparency for agents and clients in private lending transactions.
RealPage and DOJ Reach Settlement in Antitrust Rental Pricing Case
RealPage can avoid financial penalties but must cease using competitors' nonpublic data for rental pricing, emphasizing fair practices in the industry.
Mortgage Applications for Home Purchases Hit Peak Levels This Season
Today's report highlights significant growth in purchase loans, with a 20% year-over-year increase and an 8% rise in demand from the previous week, signaling robust market activity.
Understanding Agentic AI: Essential Insights for Real Estate Professionals
Real estate agents are leveraging agentic AI for enhanced workflow automation, streamlined lead management, and improved client communication, driving efficiency.
12 Borrower Workout Compliance Steps for Private Mortgage Lenders in 2026
2026 state regulations are codifying borrower workout procedures for private mortgage lenders. This 12-step compliance checklist covers anti-dual-tracking, mandatory contact windows, single point of contact rules, loss mitigation review timelines, and the audit trail standards enforcement agencies now expect.
Maximizing Private Mortgage Note Value Through Expert Servicing
Expert private mortgage note servicing maximizes note value by ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate payment processing, disciplined escrow management, and professional borrower communication — protecting note performance and market value for private lenders.
Risk-First Compliance: Building Resilience in Private Lending
A risk-first compliance framework, anchored by expert private mortgage servicing, protects private lender assets, reduces litigation exposure, and converts regulatory adherence into a durable competitive advantage.
10 Investor Reporting Upgrades for Private Mortgage Lenders Moving Off Spreadsheets
Ten investor reporting upgrades that move private mortgage lenders from spreadsheets to portals — dashboards, audit trails, API feeds, and more — ranked by impact on investor confidence and operational defensibility.
Small Rise in Mortgage Demand Driven by Purchase Applications
Mortgage applications increased by 0.2% last week, driven by a rise in government purchase loan applications, highlighting resilience in the market.