Fannie and Freddie must factor in climate change risks: FHFA
Climate change is seen as 'an emerging and increasing threat to US financial stability,' according to guidance issued by the Federal Housing Finance Agency
by Matt Carter Jan 3
News Quiz: Test your knowledge of real estate's biggest stories of 2021
Acquisitions, spats, implosions and brawls: As the year wraps up and real estate professionals wish for the best in 2022, test your knowledge of the biggest real estate stories of 2021
by Inman Dec 31
The top 21 Inman stories of 2021
In a year that seemed like a reprise of 2020 — call it '2020 Light' — the past 12 months have been filled with anxiety. Take a walk down memory lane as Inman reveals its most-read stories of 2021
by Inman Dec 31
Despite layoffs debacle, Better SPAC merger still likely to go through
The deadline for calling off Better's SPAC merger with Aurora Acquisition Corp. has been extended from Feb. 12 to Sept. 30, 2022
by Matt Carter Dec 29
Title rep surrenders license over alleged real estate agent perks
The former employer of the California marketing representative, First American Title, agreed to pay $1.185M in fines and costs to settle inducement allegations
by Matt Carter Dec 29
The biggest mortgage, lending and housing finance stories of 2021
The rise of Power Buying, regulatory battles, Fed tapering and big acquisitions rattled lending decisions and homebuyer game plans during a momentous year for the mortgage industry
by Matt Carter Dec 29
New York state makes remote online notarizations permanent
As more states allow RON, California and North Carolina are among notable holdouts
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 28
Mortgage rates dip as Omicron variant triggers market volatility
30-year mortgage rates fell to 3.05%, down 7 basis points from the week prior, according to Freddie Mac’s most recent lender survey, released Thursday
by Daniel Houston Dec 23
Stewart acquires largest title agency in Illinois
Stewart yanks market share from rivals Fidelity and Old Republic by acquiring Greater Illinois Title and subsidiaries with operations in 23 states
by Matt Carter Dec 21
Rocket acquires personal finance app Truebill in $1.27B deal
The acquisition gives Rocket an inside track to market real estate services, mortgages and other loans to Truebill's 2.5M members
by Matt Carter Dec 20
Stewart shifts eye for acquisitions back to title insurance
After growing ancillary services through acquisitions, nation's fourth-biggest title insurer looking to plug geographic holes
by Matt Carter Dec 17
Before the Fed sped up tapering, mortgage rates saw little change
With mortgages likely getting more expensive for borrowers down the road, the rates for 30-year loans have been holding steady for weeks
by Daniel Houston Dec 16
Knock partners with HomeSmart to roll out services in Baltimore
Baltimore puts Knock at 70 markets nationwide, up from 14 at the start of 2021. The tech-enabled, home loan solutions platform will offer its full gamut of products to the region's consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 16
Mortgage tech provider Evolve makes third acquisition in 12 months
Provider of end-to-end loan services acquires Brooks Systems to expand its regulatory compliance offerings
by Matt Carter Dec 16
Bond yields rise as Fed says it will double pace of tapering
Support for mortgage markets on track to end by March
by Matt Carter Dec 15
Zillow listings now link buyers with down-payment assistance info
The Seattle-based home portal has added a new listing feature that connects a buyer with details about down-payment programs in their area
by Daniel Houston Dec 15