Strategies Used by Real Estate Brokerages to Mitigate Buyer Representation Risks
Brokerages are enhancing training and compliance in response to industry challenges, while advocates raise concerns about potential contract fairness for consumers.
Rocket CFO praises ‘all-weather’ model amid mortgage market recovery.
Rocket Companies' CFO Brian Brown anticipates ongoing enhancements in the mortgage market, driven by positive trends seen in late 2025.
ACES Quality Management Purchases BaseCap Analytics
ACES Quality Management has acquired BaseCap Analytics, enhancing its enterprise software with advanced data quality automation and validation features for improved decision-making.
Jason Mitchell Group Expands Referral Network with LitFinancial Addition
The Jason Mitchell Group's high referral volume showcases its influence in the mortgage market, driving significant closed sales for private lenders.
Onity seeks to raise $150 million through PHH subsidiary financing.
Onity Group, the parent company of PHH Mortgage and Liberty Reverse Mortgage, is set to raise $150 million through a debt offering aimed at qualified investors.
Year-Over-Year Increase in Down Payment Assistance Programs Noted
Explore the increase in down payment assistance programs, with 63% available for first-time buyers, and its implications for private lenders.
Judge Rejects State Farm’s Request to Pause Discovery in Hail Damage Case
State Farm faces legal scrutiny over allegations of mishandling an insurance claim related to a 2021 hailstorm, raising concerns for private lenders.
Kentucky Sees a 14.5% Increase in Home Sales for December
"Explore the shifts in Kentucky's housing market, highlighting a median sales price of $270,500 and a notable increase in home sales activity."
Ginnie Mae MBS issuance grows 7%, reaching a $2.8 trillion portfolio
Ginnie Mae’s 2025 report reveals $526.4 billion in MBS issuance and a $2.8 trillion portfolio, highlighting significant digital collateral growth trends.
Trade Groups Encourage White House to Reduce FHA Premiums and Loan Fees
Mortgage trade groups advocate for the White House to eliminate tri-merge credit reporting and reduce FHA premiums, aiming to lower home loan costs for borrowers.