Pennymac deploys VantageScore 4.0 across all production channels
The move follows FHFA and HUD guidance that opened conventional and FHA lending to competing credit score models
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The Loan Store rebrands to Averra Financial
The wholesale lender said non-QM volume is up 68% year to date through August and loans in process will close as scheduled
HECM originations sink to lowest level since 2020, with HMBS issuance down 17% in September
September endorsements dropped to 1,790 — the lowest figure since April 2020 — while HMBS issuance fell to $446 million
Why Brookfield Residential put data governance ahead of AI
CIO Brandon Sharp says the company logged 250,000 internal hours and deployed 7 major systems to build a single source of truth
Real estate brokers urge MLSs to modernize before agents find workarounds
CMLS Open House panelists pointed to AI, fewer SaaS layers, and standardized data as priorities for reducing friction across markets
CRMLS rejects Compass demands on MLS cooperation rules
MLS says it is preparing for possible litigation and launching an MLS Cooperation Legal Defense Fund
The ROAD to Housing Act: The latest milestone in the history of American public housing
With 860,000 public housing units remaining, Congress locks in RAD authorization and extends its reach as investment totals $28.4 billion
The modern lender’s playbook: Creating more confident borrowers
New findings from the ServiceLink Loan Officer Report reveal how mortgage fee transparency and education can become a competitive advantage
Mortgage AI is spreading, but scaling is still rare, survey finds
A survey of 31 lenders and servicers covering 40% of the market found 59% cite regulatory uncertainty as the top barrier
PropertyBot.com publishes source-backed Florida property opportunities
PropertyBot.com publishes source-backed Florida property opportunities
Coming-soon listings may yield higher prices: Study
The Association of Real Estate License Law Officials' new study said coming soons outperformed private listings and listings that went active immediately.
Climate risk is turning insurance and resilience into deal factors
As only about 25% of EU climate catastrophe losses are insured, buyers are factoring long-term costs into pricing decisions
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Vishal Garg regains control of Better’s board after receiving 52% shareholder support
A majority of shareholders backed the removal of five directors, including interim CEO Daniel Lewis, with Better finalizing his successor
Lawmakers float a housing 2.0 push to build faster and cheaper
Bipartisan Build America Caucus sketches housing reform targeting zoning, building material costs and inefficient financing barriers
Daniel Dennis named Long and Foster president and CEO
Dennis succeeds Patrick Bain, who is stepping down after 16 years with the company
Freddie Mac reshuffles risk leadership as Hinduja exits, Glessner steps in
Anil Hinduja’s employment with Freddie Mac ended Oct. 1
Pennymac deploys VantageScore 4.0 across all production channels
The move follows FHFA and HUD guidance that opened conventional and FHA lending to competing credit score models
Why Alex Vidal believes REMAX and Real can be stronger together
He joined after the August close that created Real REMAX Group, with both brands keeping separate identities
White House readies $90 payments to offset Medicare premiums
Payments are expected to be distributed in early October
Global survey: spiraling costs block households’ path to ownership
A Habitat for Humanity survey across 22 countries found that 75% of individuals say they cut expenses in the cost-of-living crisis
Valon raises $150M Series D at $2.3B valuation
The round doubles its prior valuation and brings in new investor Ribbit Capital
Fathom, Bed Bath and Beyond terminate merger
Companies cite share price valuations; Neighborhood keeps tZERO and other digital asset holdings
