HousingWireHousingWire In October, the Department of Justice (DOJ) made headlines when they sued Rocket Mortgage for housing discrimination in the form of exhibiting alleged appraisal bias. Linking the nation’s largest home lender to the actions of an independent appraiser may have been an effective way to garner national attention, but…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Natural disasters drove mortgage delinquencies in November to their highest level in three years, according to a report by ICE. Industry experts advise closely monitoring the trend but note that the share of borrowers missing payments remains low compared to the long-term average. Concerns are mainly concentrated in the…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire RE/MAX frequently touts the experience and productivity of its agents, 135 of which made the 2024 RealTrends Verified + Tom Ferry The Thousand — more than any other brokerage. In 2025, however, the real estate franchisor is looking to welcome in and foster the next generation of top agents….
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire In today’s interconnected digital landscape, information sharing is a fundamental aspect of business operations. However, the exchange of data comes with inherent cybersecurity risks, making it vital for organizations to adopt robust measures to protect sensitive information. This installment of the “Reducing Risk” series focuses on how careful review…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire In this week’s episode of the Power House podcast, HousingWire President Diego Sanchez sits down for a tantalizing conversation with Frank Martell, the president and CEO of loanDepot, to discuss the company’s profitability in the third quarter of 2024 and its Project North Star growth plan for 2025. This…
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