HousingWire
- It’s time to facilitate tech stacks that actually work for title agents August 29, 2025Here's an uncomfortable truth: the title industry has long been held hostage by many of its own technology providers. Despite billions invested in "revolutionary" platforms and "game-changing" solutions, most title agents are forced to live with a reality that forces them to juggle incompatible systems that don't talk to each other, can't adapt to real-life […]
- Mortgage lending activity sees ‘typical spring bounce’ August 28, 2025The $601.7 billion in loan volume in the second quarter of 2025 was up 22.8% from the first quarter and 10.3% year over year.
- Survey finds generational divide on economy, housing market August 28, 2025On the housing market, 40% of respondents expect little change. Younger generations were more likely to hold neutral or positive views.
- NAF targets reverse mortgage growth with ‘connective tissue’ marketing tactics August 28, 2025Unlike NAF’s multimillion-dollar forward mortgage campaign, “Hell Yeah You’re Buying a Home,” which was announced last month, the reverse-centric “Old Wives” campaign isn’t something you’ll find on major TV networks or streaming platforms.
- Analysts split on what happens next with Rocket–Mr. Cooper servicing book August 28, 2025The regulator imposed a 20% cap on Fannie and Freddie servicing exposure, raising questions about how much room Rocket has to expand.
- Texans Credit Union announces 105% LTV financing option August 28, 2025The credit union introduced three new loan options to spur home purchase activity at a time when many homebuyers are sidelined.
- Fidelity asks for summary judgment in suit against FinCEN, Bessent August 28, 2025Fidelity argues that implementing FinCEN’s 'arbitrary and capricious' anti-money laundering rule would cause it ‘irreparable harm.’
- UWM’s Mat Ishbia, Phoenix Suns sued by minority owners over records dispute August 28, 2025Minority investors in the NBA's Phoenix Suns have filed a lawsuit against the team and its majority owner, Mat Ishbia. They allege being denied access to internal records, including those tied to the funding of a practice facility.
- Lisa Cook files suit against Trump, Powell and Fed Board of Governors August 28, 2025The lawsuit follows Trump’s announcement on Monday that he was attempting to fire Cook over allegations she committed occupancy fraud.
- Coldwell Banker Realty adds top agent Mary Bee August 28, 2025In 2024, Bee closed 27 transactions totaling more than $74.2 million in sales volume — and has surpassed $1 billion over her 40-year career.
