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HousingWireHousingWire Top U.S. wholesale lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has taken another aggressive move related to its product set, underscoring its strong commitment to government-backed loans.  On Wednesday, the company announced the removal of all loan-level pricing adjustments (LLPAs) on government loans, albeit with some limitations. The program applies to…

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HousingWireHousingWire Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and owner of companies including Tesla, SpaceX and the social media platform X, has called for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to be dismantled ahead of his expected role scrutinizing government spending in the incoming Trump administration. The news was first reported…

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HousingWireHousingWire When I began working on this piece, I was told that the mortgage community as a whole—and loss mitigation professionals in particular—would be resistant to the message. But I don’t think that’s true. Because not only are we an industry that values the bottom line, we serve the spirit…

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HousingWireHousingWire Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. If an uptick in housing inventory and more favorable interest rates materialize in 2025, you’ll still need to find creative ways to generate buzz for your…

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HousingWireHousingWire The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the real estate industry at large have something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Judge Stephen Bough of the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday granted final approval to NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement agreement, as well as the settlements…

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