HousingWireHousingWireCoreLogic’s risk index rose 8.3% in the past year, driven by more cases of identity and transaction fraud New data shows that cases of fraud among mortgage applicants is on the rise — an eye-raising trend as demand from borrowers remains relatively quiet. The CoreLogic Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire The real estate industry is currently divided over the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy, but one local Realtor association and MLS has decided to move beyond just voicing an opinion. In an email sent to members on Oct. 3, Utah-based Park City Board of Realtors (PCBR) announced…
Continue reading →The New Hampshire Fisher Cats will find a familiar name on the field the next time they head to Maine to play the Portland Sea Dogs. The Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, have announced a 10-year naming rights partnership with Delta Dental that will rename…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday a $6.5 million agreement with Citadel Federal Credit Union to settle allegations of lending discrimination in certain neighborhoods of Philadelphia with majority Black and Hispanic populations. This is the DOJ’s first redlining settlement involving a credit union. The sector includes…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire As those on a fixed income continue to wrestle with rising property taxes, the mayor of South Portland, Maine, recently recommended that area seniors explore reverse mortgages as a potential option to add financial flexibility. After enduring backlash, Mayor Misha Pride has walked back his comments. “Contemplating the recent…
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