Year: 2024

HousingWireHousingWire Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Julia Gordon and David Berenbaum, deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Housing Counseling at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), described a need for more reverse mortgage comprehension during an interview at this year’s National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)…

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HousingWireHousingWire What do you get when you combine home renovation specialists with a lender that can provide funds in short order? The new partnership between HouseAmp and Renovation Sells. The technology companies will tether their respective services with the goal of streamlining the process of getting a home ready for…

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HousingWireHousingWire Struggling fintech LoanSnap had its mortgage lender license in Connecticut revoked in early October by state authorities, adding to the company’s legal and financial problems.   The firm was first licensed to do mortgage business in Connecticut in January 2021 and applied for a renewal in December 2023. The request…

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HousingWireHousingWire The Real Brokerage’s explosive growth continues. The company has added the Grant Johnson Group, based in the Minneapolis area, bringing 55 agents to Real and pushing the brokerage’s total agent count past 22,000. “It’s fitting that a fast-growing team, focused on building a strong culture, has helped us surpass…

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HousingWireHousingWire Ongoing supply and affordability challenges in the housing market have frustrated many homeowners who have looked to trade up or relocate for various reasons. In response, some consumers have turned to renovation projects to meet their needs. According to survey data released this week by St. Louis-based Clever Real…

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