Year: 2025

HousingWireHousingWire The U.S. system for the transfer of real estate is unique in the world. We transfer ownership by private contract between parties; no advance government approval is required. By contrast, many European countries have a centralized, government-managed land registration system, which requires government review before property transfers are effective….

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HousingWireHousingWire On Monday, the Senate voted to confirm Scott Bessent as President Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Bessent now takes on the tasks of helping to develop the new administration’s tax policies; enacting tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China; and constructing the administration’s first budget….

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HousingWireHousingWire This week, the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) released our latest annual CHLA Report on Independent Mortgage Banks (IMB). As the only national trade group that exclusively represents IMBs, we are taking this opportunity to explain what IMBs are, the role they play in mortgage markets, the issues…

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HousingWireHousingWire Remote work has become indispensable in today’s interconnected environment. Yet the convenience of working outside a centralized office also expands the potential for cyber threats. This installment of our “Reducing Risk” series examines how Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) can help protect your remote access systems, reduce the risk of unauthorized…

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HousingWireHousingWire Against the backdrop of a new presidential administration and a new Congress, Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit laid out the trade group’s priorities during the opening session of the MBA’s IMB25 conference Monday. First on the list? A smooth exit from conservatorship for Fannie Mae and…

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