Mutual of Omaha Leads Despite 4.7% Decrease in HECM Endorsements
May HECM endorsements declined to 1,967, a 4.7% drop from April, with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage capturing 21.5% market share at 423 endorsements.
Plaza Home Mortgage Reports Data Breach Impacting Customers and Employees
Plaza Home Mortgage reveals a data breach that potentially compromised personal information of customers and employees, raising concerns for private lenders.
ICE Launches Fraud Monitor Integrated with Encompass System
ICE has launched Fraud Monitor, an integrated tool within Encompass, designed to centralize mortgage fraud detection and property risk assessments for lenders.
StreetMatrix Expands Housing Index to Include Arizona and Utah
StreetMatrix has enhanced its housing index for Arizona and Utah, providing detailed monthly reports with insightful 1-year to 3-year market comparisons.
Florida Housing Market Stabilizes, Yet Sellers Confront Pricing Challenges
Florida's median home list price is currently $495,000, while new listings average $450,000, signaling trends that private lenders should monitor closely.
Tennessee Brokers Prepare for Zillow Listing Cutoff Over Realtracs Dispute
Tennessee's MLS Realtracs is set to discontinue its Zillow feed on June 1 due to IDX display compliance issues, impacting how brokers manage direct listings.
Credit Card and Auto Loan Delinquencies Mirror 2008, Housing Remains Stable
Serious delinquencies for credit cards and auto loans are at levels not seen since the Great Financial Crisis, while savings rates hit a new low.
Zillow-MRED Dispute Highlights Risks Involved in Listing Wars
Explore Anthony Lamacchia's insights on the Chicago Zillow-MRED conflict, Clear Cooperation, and the potential impacts of an MLS listing war on consumers and agents.
Fidelity Reports Record Retirement Savings and Increased Roth Adoption
Explore how combined employer and employee contributions for 401(k) savers have reached 14.4%, nearing Fidelity’s recommended 15% target for retirement savings.
California Vacation Rental Will Accept Anthropic Stock as Payment Option
Explore a unique investment opportunity with a three-bedroom home on 3.25 acres, featuring luxury amenities and innovative financing options through Anthropic stock.