- Sep 16-17, 2025|San Diego, CA
The 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell 2 basis points this week, Freddie Mac said, but other sources like Zillow and Lender Price reported larger drops.
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A headline-grabbing 2022 lawsuit alleging racial bias by home appraisers has been quietly dismissed for lack of evidence. At the same time, the Trump administration is rolling back many of the policy changes involving home appraisals that the Biden administration put in place.
August 12
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As mortgage rates dip, more homeowners are turning to cash-out refis for quick access to cash, ICE says.
August 11
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The need for an insurance policy that covers AI risks is growing with the adoption of AI technologies.
August 11
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Centerbridge Partners' acquisition of MeridianLink comes amid sluggish originations but rising demand for AI tools.
August 11
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Federal Trade Commission data shows scam losses for adults 60+ have skyrocketed, with banks under pressure to strengthen protections.
August 11
Only 20% of the Top Producers in the National Mortgage News survey were under 40, while almost half were between 41 and 50, and 30% even older.
Those who raced ahead of the pack of loan originators last year went the distance by offering exceptional customer service, catering to niche pockets of demand in the market.
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By a 2-1 vote, a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the CFPB's union did not have a reviewable claim under the Administrative Procedure Act. The union is expected to appeal to the full D.C. Circuit.
August 15
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The real estate company said it started the search for a new CEO mid-year following Carrie Wheeler's notice to the board she was looking to leave.
August 15
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Although fewer industry leaders in a May survey are prioritizing cost-cutting, those bosses said they'd focus on back-office staff over other expenses.
August 15
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Borrowers also showed a higher tendency to tap into home equity, with related originations rising at the fastest rate in three years, Transunion said.
August 15
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Billionaire Bill Ackman has linked the idea with President Trump's recent post depicting a near-term public offering for a single mortgage firm with U.S. ties.
August 15
