Increase in mortgage applications driven by rising purchase demand
Mortgage applications saw a slight uptick of 0.04% last week, driven by a rise in purchase demand while refinance activity diminished, according to MBA data.
AI-Generated Listing Videos: The Disclosure Standards Agents Require
Agents utilizing AI-generated listing videos must disclose any simulated footage and material edits, as new regulations in states like California emphasize transparency.
Figure CEO believes $300M prefunded securitization provides added certainty for originators.
Figure has successfully closed a $300 million prefunded securitization for Figure Connect loans, enabling capital commitment from investors ahead of loan origination.
DeSantis Changes Course, No Longer Campaigning for Florida Property Tax Measure
Florida's political landscape shifts as DeSantis opts out of campaigning for a significant property tax measure. Explore implications for private lenders.
New Multifamily Community of 336 Units Opens in Savannah
Discover a new 336-unit multifamily community in Savannah, spearheaded by Summit Contracting Group, enhancing local rental markets and investment opportunities.
Supreme Lending introduces Supreme CASA to enhance Hispanic homeownership.
Supreme Lending's Supreme CASA initiative enhances HomeSí with over 15 Spanish-speaking branches and 150+ bilingual loan officers, improving access for diverse borrowers.
Discrepancy Between ‘71% Zero Deals’ Claim and NAR 2026 Member Data
Industry insights reveal that NAR disputes claims of 71% of members reporting zero deals, highlighting that only 6% of individuals and 2% of teams had no transactions.
MISMO Publishes Data Mappings for Essential VA Eligibility Forms
MISMO's data mappings for VA Forms 26-1880 and 26-1817 provide private lenders with standardized methods to streamline and automate eligibility checks for veterans.
Bright MLS Partners with Google for Home Listings Through HouseCanary
Bright MLS will integrate opt-in brokerage listings into Google search via HouseCanary ComeHome.com, enhancing listing visibility and distribution for private lenders.
VA Revises Appraisal Guidelines and Modifies Fees in Certain Areas
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs revamps home loan appraisal standards, adjusting Minimum Property Requirements to enhance accessibility for borrowers.