D.C. Attorney General takes action against another title firm over alleged kickbacks by Brooklee Han for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb is back at it. On Thursday, his office announced a settlement with Universal Title over allegedly engaging in kickbacks with real estate agents through joint ventures in the Washington, D.C., area. But similarly to the four firms that Schwalb’s office took action against in…

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Addressing the lack of understanding around reverse for purchase by Tracey Velt for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire With an unprecedented wave of retirements—over 4.1 million Americans each year, according to the Peak65 report by Alliance for Lifetime Income—understanding the intricacies of reverse mortgages is essential. Our latest research report, developed in partnership with Longbridge Financial, equips you with the knowledge to navigate this growing market and…

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Opinion: Mortgage lenders need to shore up training about the 2025 homebuyer incentives by Anna DeSimone for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Over the past few years, mortgage industry participants have made great strides in efforts to help close the gap in minority homeownership. Nationwide initiatives, such as the MBA of America’s CONVERGENCE place-based initiatives, the NAREB Building Black Wealth Tour and the Hispanic Wealth Project, bring hope to both consumers…

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