Listing Agent’s Demands Present Antitrust and Ethical Concerns
A buyer's agent highlights potential antitrust and ethics concerns after a listing agent mandates specific compensation forms and demands buyer agreements.
Mortgage Rates Reach Yearly Highs, Yet Housing Demand Remains Strong
Pending sales increased to 78,006, with a 7% rise in purchase applications year-over-year, despite high mortgage rates and yields nearing 4.60%.
Challenges Facing Reverse Mortgage Lenders, According to NRMLA’s Steve Irwin
High rates and rising costs are challenging the reverse mortgage sector, according to NRMLA's Steve Irwin, despite technological advancements in the industry.
Panorama Mortgage Group unifies its channels under the SimplyPMG brand.
Panorama Mortgage Group has rebranded as SimplyPMG, with Fernando Ospina appointed as chief production officer to enhance oversight across all lending channels.
Geography and Margins Drive Beazer Takeover Dispute
Beazer Homes rebuffs a takeover attempt by Dream Finders Homes, highlighting a potentially undervalued stock ahead of an expected turnaround.
9 Loan Boarding Checks Every Private Lender Must Run Before Go-Live
Nine pre-flight boarding checks stand between a clean private mortgage portfolio and a compliance failure. Run every item on this list — document stack, data validation, escrow setup, ACH timing, fee configuration, default triggers, recorded security instruments, title policy, and borrower contact — before the first payment posts.
New Affordable Housing Community with 348 Units Under Construction in Austin
Discover the groundbreaking of Sanara in Austin, featuring 348 affordable housing units set to address community needs and enhance local market dynamics.
Historic Dallas Hotel Transformed into Mixed-Income Multifamily Housing.
Explore the transformation of the historic Cabana Hotel into mixed-income multifamily housing, a project offering insights for private lenders.
Real Estate Highlights and Lowlights for the Week of May 11-15
Explore the latest developments in the mortgage and real estate sectors, including leadership changes and new tax impacts on homebuyers.
Arbor Homes’ Arrival Series in the low-$200s addresses affordability challenges.
Arbor Homes introduces its Arrival Series near Louisville, offering detached homes starting at $199,995, addressing the growing affordability gap in housing.