Luxury Home Sales Increase by 5% This September
Luxury home prices declined in just two metros—Tampa and Oakland—contrasting with overall growth in sales, indicating a shifting market landscape.
Illinois Home Sales Increase by 4.6 Percent Compared to Last Year
Explore the latest trends in Illinois real estate, where median home prices have risen and sales are up year-over-year, offering insights for private lenders.
Fed Readies Balance Sheet Adjustments, Impacting Mortgage Markets
Economists suggest the Federal Reserve may soon end its quantitative tightening program, potentially impacting interest rates and the mortgage landscape for private lenders.
Optimal Blue Responds Strongly to Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Optimal Blue's CEO Joe Tyrrell addresses a class action lawsuit regarding mortgage price-fixing allegations, asserting that the claims are baseless and absurd.
Plaintiffs in sexual assault lawsuit allege fraudulent misrepresentation by eXp
In a third amended complaint, Acevedo plaintiffs allege the brokerage failed to investigate their claims, raising concerns about due diligence and accountability in lending.
Redfin enters dispute as Zillow and Compass contend over witness testimony.
Compass seeks access to drafts of Glenn Kelman's listing policy blog, while Zillow opposes a Compass agent's potential testimony, highlighting industry tensions.
Popular Bank Exits the Mortgage Industry
Popular Bank is exiting the U.S. residential mortgage sector to enhance profitability, closing four New York branches as part of this strategic shift.
14 Private Mortgage Servicing Terms Every Lender, Broker, and Investor Must Know
Master the 14 private mortgage servicing terms that govern the full note lifecycle - from origination documents through default resolution. Lenders who know this vocabulary close cleaner note sales, avoid RESPA exposure, and maintain portfolio value at scale.
15 Private Mortgage Servicing Terms Every Lender Must Know
The 15 private mortgage servicing terms — promissory note to trust accounting — that drive every payoff, audit, and note sale. Misuse any one of them and the loan loses defensibility.
15 Private Mortgage Lending & Servicing Terms Every Lender Must Know
Know these 15 private mortgage lending and servicing terms cold — promissory note, LTV, escrow, lien position, loss mitigation, foreclosure, and more. Each definition maps to a real compliance or operational decision point in your portfolio.