Newrez settles for $15.5 million concerning forced-place insurance practices.
Regulators in 46 states and DC have secured a $15.5M settlement with Newrez regarding lender-placed insurance charges, impacting the mortgage landscape significantly.
NEXA Lending Files Lawsuit Against Former Employee for Misconduct and Trade Secrets
NEXA files lawsuit against ex-contractor in Arizona, claiming misuse of trade secrets, solicitation, and false statements, highlighting industry concerns.
Legal Strategies to Maximize Loan Recoveries for Private Lenders in California
Effective loan recovery for private lenders involves understanding legal rights and evidence requirements beyond aggressive litigation in California’s loan market.
Evaluating Google’s Real Estate Strategy at the AI Summit
Explore insights from HousingWire's AI Summit featuring Dan Snyder and Chris Rediger as they discuss the transformative impact of AI on home discovery.
FirstTeam Expands Its Presence with a New Office in Kansas City
FirstTeam expands into Kansas and Missouri with a new Kansas City office in partnership with Rival Real Estate, now boasting 62 offices and 2,200 agents.
Mortgage Insurers Encounter Expanded Safety Net Requirement for VantageScore 4.0
New guidance mandates mortgage insurers maintain a larger safety net for loans using VantageScore 4.0 compared to those with Classic FICO, impacting risk assessments.
UWM Under Investigation for Fraud and Analyst Downgrades Following Q2 Loss
UWM Holdings Corp. is under scrutiny due to a securities fraud investigation and recent losses, compounded by a significant capital raise amid Wall Street cuts.
Erinn Nobel Aims to Establish a Purposeful Brokerage Following Real and eXp Success
ENRG. Realty, co-founded by Erinn and Peter Nobel, operates across 16 states, focusing on revenue sharing and equity awards, emphasizing sustainable growth over recruitment.
Paul Fiore on Serving Senior Homeowners: A Holistic Approach is Essential
HighTechLending stands out in the reverse mortgage sector with a top 10 ranking in Home Equity Conversion Mortgage endorsements while offering diverse lending solutions.
The Coming Wave of Consolidation in Real Estate and Proptech
As real estate M&A reshapes enterprise proptech, consolidators are standardizing tech stacks, prompting vendors to focus on midmarket and team solutions.