HousingWireHousingWire As employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sit in home offices awaiting news of their fate, the enforcement landscape has already shifted to state regulators. And if Craig Ungaro’s experience is any indication, the dynamic will pose a very different challenge for independent mortgage banks. “There are…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire We all know what we need to do to grow our business. It’s about making meaningful connections and creating a network of people who know, like, and trust you—not just as a loan officer, but more importantly, as a person. Sounds easy enough. But how do you actually build…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire eXp World Holdings, the parent company of eXp Realty, reported first-quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday that highlighted modest growth in revenue, an assertive stance on real estate listing transparency and investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The company reported revenue of $954.9 million for the quarter, an increase of 1%…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire loanDepot on Tuesday reported that its first-quarter 2025 revenue increased by 23% annually to $274 million, while its adjusted revenue was up 21% to $278 million on higher mortgage sales volumes and stronger margins. Revenues also increased on a quarterly basis, growing from a baseline figure of $257 million…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire The real estate industry is facing another change. This isn’t the first time, and it won’t be the last. In 1908, agents formed the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges, a precursor to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). They soon formalized a code of ethics and operating policies….
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