Lamacchia Realty Achieves 68% Growth Despite Market Slump
Lamacchia Realty reports impressive 68% transaction sides growth, according to RealTrends Verified's GameChangers rankings, highlighting a significant market trend.
April Sees 2.4% Decline in New-Home Purchase Applications Year Over Year
New-home purchase applications decline year-over-year as elevated rates lead buyers to favor FHA and VA loans for financing options.
Two Harbors Postpones Shareholder Vote on CCM Deal Amid UWM Competition
Two Harbors Investment Corp. has postponed its stockholders' meeting to allow additional time for voting on the proposed sale to CrossCountry Mortgage, amidst competition from UWM Holdings.
Redfin Early Access Introduces Pre-Market and Upcoming Listings
Redfin enhances its offerings with Early Access listings from both its Coming Soon and Compass brands, potentially increasing inventory by 12%, benefiting private lenders.
The Clear Cooperation Policy is replaced by the MRED model.
CCP stays intact while MLS enforcement weakens as MRED grows. Compass reduces Zillow feeds, and Zillow responds with an antitrust lawsuit.
HUD Audit Indicates Potential Depletion of Some HECM LESA Accounts
HUD OIG audit reveals 1,237 HECM borrowers could exhaust LESA funds six years early, risking up to $258 million. Insights essential for private lenders.
KBW identifies UWM’s strong position amid market challenges.
KBW maintains a market perform rating on UWM at $4.50, highlighting its 9% market share and significant 45% broker share, with in-house servicing set for October.
The Clarity Act and Real Estate Tokenization: Unlocking $40 Trillion in Equity
Explore how the Clarity Act could revolutionize private lending by enabling tokenized equity for down payments, altering PMI strategies, and reducing HELOC costs.
Bruce Simmons Discusses Sales Success Through the Lens of Purpose
Explore Bruce Simmons' insights on reverse mortgage sales habits, effective goal setting, time blocking strategies, and the importance of five follow-ups for success.
Understanding Why Another 2008 Housing Market Crash Is Unlikely
Explore how post-2005 bankruptcy reforms and the qualified mortgage rule have reshaped housing credit, impacting leverage and mitigating ARM-era risks for private lenders.