eXp Team Offers Support for Military Families with ‘Anchor’ Initiative
Anchor Real Estate specializes in assisting service members and their families with seamless relocations, ensuring timely solutions and support in a fast-paced market.
Mortgage Lock Volume Declines 9% According to Optimal Blue Analysis
Rate-lock volume drops 9% as 30-year mortgage rates rise to 6.44%. Purchase transactions account for 81%, while adjustable-rate mortgages reach 11%.
Alternative Strategies to the 1031 Exchange for Budget-Conscious Investors
Explore a cost-effective strategy for private lenders: utilizing a "poor man’s 1031 exchange" to leverage cost segregation and accelerated depreciation for tax deferral.
Ongoing Iran Conflict Heightens Mortgage Rate Risks for the Coming Years
Potential prolongation of the Iran conflict may push peak mortgage rates to 7.125%-7.185%, even with improved spreads. Insights for private lenders.
Synergy One Merges with APM; Steve Majerus Appointed President
American Pacific Mortgage merges with Synergy One Lending as a DBA, enhancing its mortgage production platform to a robust $14 billion in annual volume.
Trump Indicates Potential for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac IPOs
Trump indicated that an IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remains under consideration, coinciding with Bill Pulte stepping in as acting DNI.
HUD Requests Input on FHA Minimum Property Standards
HUD invites feedback on proposed updates to FHA minimum property requirements, focusing on repairs, reinspections, and appraisal roles, impacting private lenders.
Bipartisan Commission May Assess Social Security and Medicare Solvency
Panel opts for a thorough analysis of financial outlooks instead of swift policy changes, aiming to provide lawmakers with well-informed recommendations.
Canopy MLS Expands Participation Opportunities for Brokers Nationwide
Canopy MLS enables nationwide participation with approved third-party listing submissions, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and data integrity for private lenders.
LoanCare introduces CoreSync, a private-label servicing platform.
LoanCare introduces CoreSync, an API platform that seamlessly integrates servicing into lender applications and websites, enhancing user experience and efficiency.