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“Nikul is a key asset who will be a transformational member of our leadership team,” said loanDepot founder and CEO Anthony Hsieh. “Not only does he bring an impressive track record of success from his years at Credit boombut he also has a unique mix of fintech and listed business experience that will serve us […]
The Memphis housing market shifted further into buyer-favorable territory this week, with 45.2% of active listings receiving price reductions while homes spent an average of 84 days on the market. The metro’s 4,455 active single-family home listings represent a 17.6% increase over the same period last year, creating the region’s strongest bargaining power for buyers […]
Nothing has been determined at this time, Habib said in an interview. In the meantime, Pulte has opened the discussion to other industry professionals. Introduced in 2008, LLPAs compensate government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) for differences in borrowers’ credit risk, including factors such as loan-to-value (LTV) ratio and credit score. Previously, the GSEs charged a fixed guarantee […]
San Jose continues to operate under extreme supply constraints even as California’s broader housing market normalizes. The metro has just 1.1 months of inventory, compared to 2.3 months statewide, underscoring the region’s severely limited supply and the continued influence of sellers. San Jose also has premium prices. The average price per square foot is $939, […]
“Mortgage rates moves were mixed last week as Treasury yields rose modestly after last week’s FOMC meeting. The 30-year fixed rate was largely unchanged at 6.31% and remained near the lowest level in more than a year,” said Joel Kan, MBA vice president and deputy chief economist. “Despite a decline last week, refinance applications are […]
According to the email obtained by HousingWire, MRED stated that, based on Zillow’s policy, “certain PLN listings [may] will not appear on Zillow’s real estate search websites.” “MRED has made it clear to Zillow that selectively excluding listings may violate MRED’s rules, as well as the terms of Zillow’s license agreement with MRED, which requires […]
Most real estate agents are chasing the same clients: first-time buyers, investors, luxury home owners and others. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, there’s a powerful opportunity that too many officers miss: serving the people no one else is paying attention to. Choosing a niche doesn’t mean you box yourself in or limit yourself, […]
“These factors have led to some moderation in foreign demand for U.S. homes compared to last year. Still, interest remains above pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the continued involvement of global homebuyers in key U.S. markets.” Canadian stocks fall as trade tensions rise Canada remained the largest source of international searches, but saw its share fall to […]
“This is a watershed moment for the appraisal industry,” said Jake Lew, CEO of Aivre. “As UAD 3.6 reshapes the field, appraisers deserve technology that supports their judgment while improving speed and accuracy. We are proud to have the support of DGB, whose belief in human-centered innovation reflects our mission to ensure AI advances and […]
Mortgage spreads Why and how did I reach my target level this year? With interest rate volatility easing and the Fed’s rate-cutting cycle continuing, mortgage rates should improve by 0.27% to 0.41% this year. Now that we have reached my optimal improvement for mortgage spreads in 2025, I would like to remind everyone that we […]
