The difference between an agent and a Realtor, explained
Many consumers aren't sure what the difference is — or whether there even is one
Oct 15
Confirmation hearing could put Mnuchin in hot seat over foreclosures
An investigation into the foreclosure practices of Mnuchin's former company is raising eyebrows
Jan 16
New year, new team: CFPB kicks off 2017 with leadership changes
Bureau installs five new officers as it continues to battle legal challenges to its single-director structure
Jan 10
Mortgage lender PHH asks court to deny CFPB rehearing
Mortgage lender says court’s finding that CFPB’s single-director structure is ‘unconstitutional’ should stand
Dec 28
Real estate industry favors Mnuchin’s GSE privatization proposals
Trump's Treasury Secretary nominee wants to end the government’s conservatorship over Frannie and Freddie -- here's why
Dec 27
Why are closing times continuing to increase under TRID?
National Association of Realtors says closing times in November exceeded last year's timelines; here's why
Dec 14
Tactile Finance founder launches ‘mortgage industry-grade’ website
Homeownering.com offers mortgage management and homeownership tools to consumers
Dec 7
Fannie Mae discrimination lawsuit could have repercussions for agents
Some agents and brokers who list the GSE's homes could find themselves directly in the line of fire
Dec 6
Not so fast: 2 groups tell court that CFPB's Cordray should stay
Groups want federal court to hear their positions in the ongoing PHH-CFPB battle
Dec 5
Opes Advisors offers buyers and agents ‘twice the advice’
OpesView mobile app enables buyers to get a full picture of their financial future
Nov 29
CFPB seeks rehearing in PHH case that declared it unconstitutional
Bureau says three-year RESPA battle with mortgage lender could be ‘the most important separation of powers case in a generation’
Nov 21
Survey highlights agents' influence on clients' mortgage lender selection
Freddie Mac study finds a majority of agents are referring clients to lenders but don't feel comfortable fielding mortgage questions themselves
Nov 16
Re/Max agent count, earnings were up in third quarter of 2016
The company's latest earnings report was filed this week
Nov 3
Can brokers relax about MSAs in the wake of the PHH decision?
Although decision upholds RESPA’s exemptions for certain affiliated business practices, industry leaders caution that it’s ‘not a green light for MSAs’
Nov 3
SoFi returns to student loan debt relief roots
Through Student Loan Payoff ReFi, a partnership with Fannie Mae, homeowners can use their equity to pay down education debt
Nov 2
Sindeo gets into the digital mortgage game
SindeoOne app aims to help borrowers apply for a mortgage in five minutes
Oct 14
'Not a close call': PHH indisputably wins CFPB court battle
Mortgage lender topples regulator in case over whether its captive reinsurance practices violated RESPA
Oct 11
What the Wells Fargo scandal means for mortgage borrowers
Bank’s employee cross-selling scheme could have collateral damage for mortgage lending -- here's how to help clients clean up the mess
Oct 10
Happy birthday, TRID: A year in, here's what Realtors think of you
NAR survey finds pros and cons for agents in the first year under the new mortgage transaction regime
Oct 4
Re/Max and Quicken Loans in court battle over MSA gone wrong
'First-of-its-kind' agreement crumbles in federal court cases alleging breach of contract
Sep 27