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FTC to Compensate Consumers Affected by Home Improvement Financing Firm
FTC to reimburse 960 consumers affected by a home improvement finance firm, providing checks and PayPal payments to impacted individuals.
Pulte announces immediate acceptance of VantageScore 4.0 by GSEs.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now accept the VantageScore 4.0 credit model, while still using tri-merge scores from three bureaus for evaluation.
NorthstarMLS Rejects Exempt Listings for Delayed Marketing Practices
The Minnesota MLS adopts NAR’s mandatory Multiple Listing Options policy but will continue to exclude delayed listings, impacting private lender strategies.
Skydan Equity Partners Launches ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Initiative
Skydan Group introduces a program allowing homeowners to purchase a new home before selling their current one, addressing market pressures and enhancing flexibility.
Plaintiffs Seek Court Reconsideration in Fake Leads Lawsuit
Plaintiffs in the Bandy suit seek reconsideration for a motion to compel arbitration, following the March dismissal, highlighting ongoing legal complexities.
Partnership Aims to Provide Education for Future Homebuyers
"Explore a nationwide initiative aimed at educating prospective homebuyers through a series of informative events, enhancing mortgage and lending opportunities."
Compass Challenges NWMLS Claims as Misleading and Self-Serving
Compass, led by Robert Reffkin, counters NWMLS claims in a pending lawsuit, highlighting ongoing tensions in the real estate brokerage landscape.
Five Reasons for Real Estate Agents to Pay Attention to Tariff Updates
Explore the impact of tariffs and trade wars on various industries, including implications for lending, pricing, and market stability for private lenders.
Factors Contributing to the Sustained Increase in Mortgage Purchase Applications
Purchase applications for existing homes have experienced 22 weeks of year-over-year growth, with nine weeks showing double-digit increases, highlighting market strength.