Toll Brothers’ Luxury Strategy Faces Challenging Market Conditions
In fiscal Q3, cash buyers accounted for 25% of transactions, with an average loan-to-value ratio of 69%, indicating shifting market dynamics.
MLS Redefines Participants and Introduces Data Licensing Changes
Beginning Sept. 15, platform brokerages are required to obtain commercial licenses for listing data feeds and remit associated fees, impacting operational costs.
Knock Expands Bridge Loan Availability in Texas.
Knock launches bridge-loan program in Texas, expanding its short-term financing network to 32 states plus D.C.; implications for private lenders' deployment.
Zillow confronts updated RESPA allegations in revised Taylor lawsuit.
A third amended complaint focuses on five plaintiffs, citing a study that suggests ZHL loans may incur an additional cost of $2,881.
Better Initiates Legal Action Against Vishal Garg for Alleged Securities Violations
Private lenders should note the escalation in legal conflicts as Better sues its former CEO, highlighting shifts in leadership and governance within the fintech space.
Pending Home Sales Decline; Midwest Region Shows Strongest Performance
Major metropolitan areas show significant annual gains in the housing market, despite a broader slowdown, highlighting unique investment opportunities for private lenders.
Checkr Acquires Truv to Enhance Mortgage Income Verification Capabilities
Explore how a recent deal underscores the shift towards centralized, API-driven verification platforms aimed at enhancing fraud prevention and streamlining underwriting processes.
Analyzing the Old Texas Map to Predict Future Growth Patterns
Explore how outer-ring county seats around DFW, including Decatur's impressive 38.1% growth since 2020, are reshaping the local real estate landscape.
CHLA advocates for FHLBank membership eligibility for IMBs.
Group advises caution on expanding mortgage purchases, emphasizing the need for updated membership criteria and regular reviews of annual lending practices.
J&W Gold Institute introduces Historic Home Specialist credential for agents.
Explore key topics in preservation standards, valuation methods, and design review processes essential for landmark transactions in the private lending sector.