Better introduces VA refi loan with no appraisal or closing costs

Better introduces VA refi loan with no appraisal or closing costs

New York-based digital mortgage lender Better.com launched a streamline refinance loan product on Monday that aims to help military veterans and service members save money on long-term interest expenses and closing costs.... Read more »
The Closing: Lew Horne – The Real Deal

The Closing: Lew Horne – The Real Deal

Lew Horne thought he was going to run a pet store business. Then, he thought he’d sell computerized systems to wholesale grocers. Neither panned out.  Instead, Horne runs CBRE’s operations across Los... Read more »
The CFPB is going after ‘junk fees’ mortgage lenders charge at closing. This could get ugly

The CFPB is going after ‘junk fees’ mortgage lenders charge at closing. This could get ugly

While the proposed tax credit appears unlikely to get through a Republican-controlled Congress, Biden has the ability to use the CFPB to push his housing policy agenda. An ‘unwelcome surprise’ A CFPB... Read more »
eXp enters affiliated business agreement with Citrus Closing Group

eXp enters affiliated business agreement with Citrus Closing Group

Real estate brokerage eXp Realty has entered into an affiliated business agreement with Orlando, Florida-based title firm Citrus Closing Group, according to an announcement on Thursday. “We are thrilled about the prospects... Read more »
How new FCC rules closing the ‘lead gen loophole’ could impact mortgage professionals

How new FCC rules closing the ‘lead gen loophole’ could impact mortgage professionals

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week released a new order amending its “express consent” rules for the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which closes the “lead generator loophole” used by mortgage... Read more »
DataDigest: How and where homebuilders are closing deals

DataDigest: How and where homebuilders are closing deals

For the fourth consecutive month, homebuilder confidence sank in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index published last week. The pessimistic streak is especially notable given... Read more »
Closing arguments wrap up as Sitzer jury heads for deliberations

Closing arguments wrap up as Sitzer jury heads for deliberations

The third week of the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit trial kicked off Monday with some final testimony from the defendants before making way for closing arguments from both parties. The final witness to... Read more »
Closing in on Halloween, the housing market is still savagely unhealthy

Closing in on Halloween, the housing market is still savagely unhealthy

The savagely unhealthy housing market continues to unfold as we approach Halloween. Sales are still falling, home prices keep rising, and inventory is still negative year over year. The core problem? Too... Read more »