Warren says FHFA obstructs GAO probe into Pulte’s mortgage-fraud referrals.
Sen. Warren alleges FHFA is withholding GAO-requested records in probe of Director Bill Pulte's mortgage-fraud referrals; FHFA disputes obstruction. Probe?
Community lenders’ role in expanding homeownership access.
The Federal Home Loan Banks’ Mortgage Partnership Finance® Program operates as a strategic funding and partnership platform that helps community banks and credit unions broaden mortgage activity and increase homeownership capacity. By offering wholesale liquidity and tailored mortgage financing arrangements, the program enables member [...]
Fathom and Bed Bath and Beyond terminate merger agreement.
Several companies are attributing recent strategic shifts to persistent dislocations between their trading prices and intrinsic valuations, saying share-price dynamics have forced a reassessment of capital allocation and corporate governance. In the mortgage and housing finance ecosystem, such valuation gaps can compress access to [...]
Alex Vidal explains why REMAX and Real could be stronger together.
He joined after the closing that created Real REMAX Group, stepping into a consolidated ownership structure while both legacy brands continue to operate under distinct identities. That arrangement reflects a deliberate strategy to preserve brand equity and customer recognition even as the parent entity [...]
Valon secures $150M in Series D funding at a $2.3B valuation.
The financing round that doubled the company's prior valuation and welcomed Ribbit Capital as a new backer constitutes a clear market endorsement of mortgage-focused fintech strategies. Such a valuation leap signals stronger perceived product-market fit and growth potential, while the entry of a specialist [...]
The Loan Store rebrands as Averra Financial.
A wholesale lender reported a 68% increase in non‑QM originations over the comparable period, reflecting a pronounced uptick in demand channeled through brokers and wholesale partners. The jump suggests robust investor appetite for non‑QM paper and indicates the lender has successfully expanded product offerings [...]
States increase enforcement against deed theft amid rising property fraud.
Deed-theft protections enacted in Maryland and Alabama: implications for private lenders with enhanced title checks, filing safeguards and risk mitigation.
Better ends challenge to Garg’s bid to oust directors and reclaim control.
A special committee’s decision to drop its challenge to a preliminary independent inspection report signals a meaningful shift in corporate oversight and dispute resolution. By stepping aside, the committee effectively removes a procedural barrier that had delayed formal acceptance and follow-up on the inspector’s [...]
Berkshire Hathaway acquires an additional $53.9 million of Lennar stock.
Berkshire Hathaway bought $53.9M (660,410 shares) of Lennar, raising homebuilder exposure—implications for private construction lenders' pipeline and risks.
California expands townhome and factory-built housing regulations.
California rules expand townhome eligibility and alter inspections, codes & financing for factory-built housing—key implications for private lenders' credit