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- Better mortgage spreads boost housing demand in 2025 May 17, 2025The improvement in mortgage spreads since 2023 has contributed to a noticeable positive trend in purchase application data for 2025.Logan Mohtashami
- Will cutting mortgage rates fix the housing market? May 17, 2025Mortgage professionals are navigating one of the most challenging origination markets in recent history. Still, cutting mortgage rates would not be the end-all solution to pacify markets that many claim it to be. While lower rates might temporarily ease borrower costs or support home purchases, they would also expose the housing industry to further risk […]Joseph Panebianco
- HUD approves Asheville’s hurricane recovery plan after initial objection over DEI May 16, 2025The city’s $225M recovery plan, initially rejected by HUD over DEI concerns, is one step closer to being fulfilled.Chris Clow
- Reverse mortgage LOs share appraisal challenges at NRMLA event May 16, 2025Reverse mortgage professionals share their views on appraisals and some of the challenges they've faced in this process.Chris Clow
- Social Security sees ‘dramatic’ spike of 276,000 applications May 16, 2025The increase in applicants was partially attributed to economic anxiety from volatile markets and uncertainty about the program’s longevity.Chris Clow
- Lone Wolf’s LionDesk CRM platform to be discontinued May 16, 2025LionDesk will remain operational through September, giving users time to migrate to Lone Wolf’s new CRM known as Relationships.Jonathan Delozier
- CFPB seeks rescission of pandemic-era mortgage servicing rule May 16, 2025The CFPB says the rule it's seeking to rescind is no longer necessary due to the end of the COVID-19 national emergency.Chris Clow
- 7 best real estate schools in New Jersey (NJ) for 2025 May 16, 2025We’ve researched the best real estate schools in NJ to help you find the ideal online program for your budget, timeline, and schedule.Sara Stover, Gina Baker
- Anywhere taps Vectara to overhaul title workflows May 16, 2025Anywhere leaders said the consolidation of AI infrastructure is driven by the need for better control, data security and cost predictability.Jonathan Delozier
- Buyer rep agreements don’t change commission rates: Fed study May 16, 2025A report by the Federal Reserve examined commission rates advertised to buyers nationwide from 1995 to 2023.Brooklee Han