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- New listings data falls for third week in a row May 18, 2024We need to see more growth in new listings data just to grow from 2023 levels, which were the lowest levels ever in history.
- Chase Home Lending increases its closing guarantee May 17, 2024To better support homeownership opportunities, Chase Home Lending has raised its closing guarantee from $5,000 to $20,000 until July 27.
- Mortgage advisory firms Stratmor Group, Teraverde merge May 17, 2024Stratmor Group has merged with fellow mortgage advisory firm Teraverde in a deal that will allow them to expand the markets they serve.
- East Coast, Midwest cities dominate 2024 best places for veterans to live May 17, 2024Tampa topped the list of prime locations for veterans and current military service members, according to an analysis from Veterans United Home Loans.
- FOA’s Resch on the evolution of reverse mortgages for financial planning May 17, 2024Steve Resch sits down with RMD to conclude a discussion about current financial planner dynamics for reverse mortgage professionals.
- Jonathan Scarpati joins NRMLA board of directors May 17, 2024Scarpati is a 20-year reverse mortgage industry veteran and serves as Finance of America's senior vice president of wholesale production.
- Keller Williams rescinds changes to its profit-sharing program May 17, 2024Last year, Keller Williams announced changes to its profit-sharing program, which have since become the subject of several lawsuits.
- Former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge becomes a partner at law firm Taft May 17, 2024About two months after resigning as the 18th secretary of HUD, Marcia Fudge has joined law firm Taft as a partner and chair of public policy.
- FHA amends identifier requirement for lenders, other entities seeking government business May 17, 2024The Federal Housing Administration has amended a requirement issued in 2022 to streamline information gathered from mortgage lenders.
- Former rivals become partners as Mynd merges with Roofstock May 17, 2024The companies will combine under the Roofstock name, with Gary Beasley remaining as CEO and Doug Brien assuming the role of president