Fair Isaac — the company behind the most commonly used credit scoring system in the nation — has launched a new website that tells consumers if they qualify for a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan modification under the Obama Administration's plan. The website asks the borrower 15 basic questions about their mortgage including the identity of their servicer. The GSEs launched similar initiatives a few weeks ago. The "Making Home Affordable" effort aims to modify or refinance up to 9 million GSE borrowers who are either underwater on their loans or have little in the way of refi options.
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Alongside a bill that gives homeowners a year of forbearance after state-declared emergencies, lawmakers will consider extending wildfire-related moratoriums.
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United Wholesale Mortgage is one of multiple home lending partners Dan Sogorka and Mike Fawaz's new company plans to bring on board.
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Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Craig Trainor encouraged the real estate industry to reconsider advice received from DEI experts.
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Real is acquiring Motto's parent Remax in a deal valued at $13.80 per share, as the new Real Remax Group will have "two distinct models, one platform."
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Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said on Sunday that he no longer opposes Kevin Warsh's nomination to serve as chair of the Federal Reserve following the Justice Department's announced closure of its inquiry into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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The office, which follows the state's criminalization of the white-collar fraud, will flag suspicious property filings and improve data-sharing across agencies.
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