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As we prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it is important not only to dwell and reflect on Dr. King, but also about the work he did in my hometown of Chicago that continues to shape lives, opportunities and generational progress today. Dr.’s campaign King in Chicago and the fight for fair housing […]
Mortgage spreads and the 10-year interest rate Mortgage spreads have been very damaging to housing demand in recent years as they have kept interest rates higher than normal. However, 2026 will be the first year where spreads start the year near normal and could be back within their normal range this year This means that […]
MetroList– Northern California’s largest multiple listing service (MLS) – has the Madera County Association of Realtors to his platform. With the addition of the Madera County Association, MetroList now serves 15 counties in Central and Northern California and supports list data sharing in 29 counties. The move increases market visibility for member directories and increases […]
SitusAMC stated that on November 12, 2025, it became aware of an incident that compromised information stored in its systems, including accounting records and legal agreements with customers, which may also have affected the data of its customers’ customers. “The scope, nature and magnitude of any such impact remains under investigation by the company and […]
With mortgage rates expected to remain flat for the foreseeable future, lenders of all sizes are looking for creative ways to attract creditworthy borrowers who may not fit into the conventional lending package. Below are four trends that will allow lenders to expand their reach to new borrowers in 2026: Non-QM loans are becoming mainstream […]
Under Australian law, coronal investigations are usually opened when there is uncertainty about whether a death was due to natural causes, the Times said. New South Wales Police declined to comment and referred the investigation to the coroner’s office. Whiteman, 45, filed a civil lawsuit in March 2024 accusing the Alexander brothers of sexually assaulting […]
“Affinity Federal Credit Union has a long-standing commitment to helping members achieve their homeownership goals,” said Stephanie Smith, vice president of operations at HomeAdvantage. “We are excited to relaunch this partnership and once again offer Affinity members a seamless, trusted real estate experience that delivers both trust and real financial value.” Affinity Federal Credit Union […]
“The global crypto market has surpassed $3 trillion, and an estimated 45% of Gen Z and Millennial investors – many of whom are future homebuyers – own crypto,” said Leslie Gillin, Chief Commercial Officer of Newrez, in a statement. “An increasing number of consumers are incorporating crypto into their investment portfolios, while major financial institutions […]
Signed documents automatically flow back into the system once a close is completed, reducing manual work, improving accuracy and shortening cycle times, the companies said. America First Credit Union (AFCUE) is one of the first lenders to use the integration, according to the company’s press release. The credit union digitized its home equity closings and […]
In today’s digital environment, administrative access is essential to keep real estate, title insurance and mortgage operations running smoothly. From managing core production systems to supporting secure transaction workflows, administrators play a crucial role behind the scenes. However, administrative access also represents one of the biggest cybersecurity risks organizations face today. With elevated privileges comes […]
