DOJ Leadership Stops Antitrust Review of Compass and Anywhere Transaction
Compass has acquired Anywhere, navigating potential antitrust concerns. Key reporting by Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg highlights the DOJ's limited intervention.
Secure & Compliant Private Mortgage Servicing: Your Path to Operational Excellence
Private mortgage lenders who partner with a professional servicer gain structured compliance oversight, automated payment processing, and institutional-grade data security without building those capabilities in-house. This guide covers the most common operational, compliance, and security questions private lenders face - and how professional servicing addresses each.
Impact of Trump’s $200B MBS Proposal on Mortgage Spreads and Rates
Trump's $200 billion GSE directive is set to narrow mortgage spreads, with analysts forecasting a tightening of up to 30 basis points, impacting lenders' margins.
Elevate Your Private Mortgage Servicing: Security, Compliance, and the Power of a Dedicated Partner
Private mortgage lenders, brokers, and investors face growing compliance demands and data security risks that in-house servicing cannot easily absorb. This guide answers 15 common questions about how a dedicated servicer handles payment processing, escrow administration, regulatory compliance, IRS reporting, and borrower communication for private mortgage notes.
Thom Malone Discusses Trump’s Proposal for Institutional Investor Ban
Banning large investors may drive up rents and restrict rental availability, with minimal effects on home prices, according to Cotality's Thom Malone.
Jorgenson Group establishes independent brokerage following 16 years at Keller Williams.
Kasey Jorgenson discusses the journey of becoming an independent broker, covering key strategies for navigating the transition and establishing a successful practice.
MeridianLink and Optimal Blue Announce Integration Agreement
MeridianLink's loan origination system integrates with Optimal Blue, offering mortgage users real-time product, pricing, and eligibility insights to enhance decision-making.
Newrez Partners with HomeVision to Develop AI Underwriting Platform
Newrez partners with HomeVision to develop an AI-driven underwriting platform, enhancing efficiency and innovation in the mortgage industry for private lenders.
Compass and Anywhere merger passes significant antitrust review.
Compass and Anywhere's merger has cleared HSR Act review, now pending shareholder approval. This news has positively affected stock prices, signaling market optimism.
Texas Triangle Shapes the Future of Single-Family Home Construction
Texas, led by the DFW metro, has emerged as the fastest-growing homebuilding market in the U.S., outpacing California. Lower costs and pro-growth policies drive this expansion.