As of March 1, 2026, the mortgage market is offering some of the most attractive rates we’ve seen in quite some time. To put it simply, today’s mortgage rates are hovering near... Read more »
“Having fully considered the arguments at the hearing and in the written submissions, and based on all materials in the record, the motion for final approval is granted,” the ruling states. The... Read more »
Jeffrey Hamilton came to live in an empty condominium, as many do, after a painful breakup. “It was a stressful time even though it was an amicable breakup,” says the 38-year-old anesthesiologist.... Read more »
As I look ahead to 2026, a question on many homeowners’ minds is whether we’ll see a significant surge, or a “boom,” in mortgage refinancing. Based on what I’m seeing and hearing... Read more »
An ongoing lawsuit between two major reverse mortgage lenders, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and Longbridge Financial, over marketing practices could come to an end if both parties can reach a settlement agreement... Read more »
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... Read more »
The company denied wrongdoing and said it had agreed to settle with plaintiffs in an attempt to move on and continue growing the business. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new... Read more »
The James Dwiggins-helmed firm NextHome is the newest real estate brokerage to settle the commission lawsuits. The firm notified the court of its settlement agreement on Tuesday in the consolidated Gibson and Umpa suits suits via... Read more »
Tennessee-based community bank Patriot Bank agreed to pay $1.9 million to resolve allegations from the Department of Justice (DOJ) that it engaged in redlining discriminatory practices. The DOJ alleged that from 2015... Read more »
Nonbank originator Change Lending and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which the lender claims “flawed analysis and mathematical errors” led to its decertification as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).... Read more »