Texas Prohibits Specific Foreign Buyers from Land Ownership, Focusing on China
Senate Bill 17 restricts land purchases by individuals and entities from certain countries, impacting private lenders and the real estate market landscape.
Enhancing Borrower Retention through Improved Mortgage Technology
Homeowners are leveraging record equity, driving demand for home equity products. As interest rates trend down, refinancing and new purchases follow, impacting lender strategies.
Risk Levels in Southern and Western Housing Markets are Increasing
Explore the riskiest counties for private lenders, revealing a concentration in California and Florida, with notable rankings in New Jersey and Louisiana.
IMBs Advocate for Treasury and FHFA to Maintain G-Fee Parity and Cash Window
The Trump administration is advancing plans for a stock offering of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, potentially impacting private lenders and the mortgage market.
Real Estate Highlights and Lowlights from the Recent Week
Explore recent developments in real estate, including resolved crimes, declarations of emergency, and unusual incidents from the UK and Canada impacting the market.
Executive order addresses Maryland’s housing affordability crisis.
State agencies are instructed to expedite construction processes, optimize state-owned land use, and reduce permitting delays, enhancing project efficiency.
Proposed Legislation Seeks to Enhance Funding for Affordable Housing
Proposed legislation aims to relax restrictions on municipalities' use of Community Development Block Grant funds, potentially enhancing local investment opportunities.
Maryland Governor Moore Issues Executive Order to Increase Housing Production
Maryland's Housing Leadership Awards aim to incentivize local jurisdictions to enhance housing development, fostering improved production and community growth.
Restb.ai Improves MLS Tools with Compliance Solution for NAR Settlement
AI-powered document checker unveiled to enhance risk assessment in buyer agent compensation language, offering private lenders greater transparency and security.
Addressing the Title Bottleneck: Mortgage Connect’s Innovative POS Solution
Digital transformation in the mortgage industry is reshaping borrower expectations while traditional title and closing processes lag behind, impacting efficiency.