The 2025 Exhibit Awards: Honoring Innovations in Real Estate and Mortgage Branding.
HousingWire and MAXA Designs unite for the Exhibit Awards, celebrating exceptional branding in real estate and mortgage, enhancing clarity and business value.
Sales of Starter Homes Increase by Nearly 5%
Starter home prices increased 2% to $260,000, reflecting a competitive market. Explore insights on recent trends in starter home sales.
Hattie McDaniel’s Battle Against Housing Discrimination: An Analysis by Phil Hall
Explore the legacy of Hattie McDaniel's pivotal role in the fight against housing discrimination and its ongoing implications for the mortgage industry today.
Senate Democrats caution that CFPB closure may impact prime interest rates.
Senate Democrats express concerns to the CFPB about potential disruptions in average prime offer rates (APOR) if efforts to close the agency proceed.
Mortgage Applications and Refinance Activity Decline During Holiday Week
Mortgage applications fell by 1.4% last week, with a notable drop in refinancing activity for both conventional and government loans, signaling market shifts.
Realtor.com forecasts a gradual recovery of the housing market.
Recovery in the housing market remains sluggish as existing-home sales lag significantly, influenced by ongoing political and economic uncertainties.
Bayview Asset Management Finalizes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Guild Holdings
Bayview Asset Management's acquisition of Guild Holdings as a private entity could reshape the landscape for private lenders and loan servicing operations.
Bayview Completes Acquisition of Guild, Transitioning Lender to Private Status
Bayview Asset Management's acquisition of Guild Holdings Company transforms Guild Mortgage into a private entity, enhancing strategic focus and operational flexibility.
Swalwell Files Lawsuit Against Pulte for Mortgage Fraud Claims
Swalwell's lawsuit against Pulte highlights claims of mortgage fraud and potential Privacy Act violations, raising crucial questions for private lenders.
Representative Swalwell Files Lawsuit Against FHFA’s Bill Pulte Over Mortgage Records
Rep. Swalwell has sued FHFA director Bill Pulte, alleging unlawful access to his mortgage records, raising significant privacy law concerns in the industry.