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- How Rate wants to close its ‘massive gap’ in the non-QM space May 2, 2025The company plans to double production in the segment in 2025. It launched a new suite of products, will be aggressive in pricing and is training LOs.
- NRMLA co-chair outlines reverse mortgage advocacy plan May 2, 2025NRMLA co-chair Jim Cory discussed a new industry outreach effort to bring more people up to speed with reverse mortgages.
- LERETA, Sagent integrate real estate tax and flood service solutions May 2, 2025The collaboration aims to provide better access to real-time tax data, flood zone determinations, payment processing and automated monitoring.
- The potential benefits of senior property tax deferral programs May 2, 2025A longtime retirement researcher weighs in on the possible benefits of property tax deferrals for older homeowners.
- Realtors clash over NAR speech code May 2, 2025Critics argue that the code violates free speech rights, while supporters say it’s needed to uphold ethical standards.
- Where does Jonathan McKernan’s CFPB nomination stand? May 2, 2025The nominee to become the next CFPB director may get a Senate vote later than was previously indicated, according to one housing insider.
- eXp Luxury announces seller financing partnership May 2, 2025Agents can access a short-term seller financing option that lets sellers convert low-interest mortgages into income after selling their home.
- Trump’s budget request seeks $33B in HUD cuts May 2, 2025The president's budget proposal includes steep cuts to housing programs, with one industry advocate calling them “draconian.”
- Redwood gains ground with jumbos, defends GSE privatization efforts May 2, 2025Redwood Trust is expanding its role as a liquidity provider in the jumbo space while policymakers continue to debate the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Enterprise Community Partners combines CFO, COO roles May 2, 2025Consolidation is intended to streamline leadership and improve coordination across the organization’s core divisions.