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HUD says bank initiatives may violate the Fair Housing Act

The move comes as regulators and large lenders are embracing competing credit score models

The Greater Baltimore Committee and Enterprise will launch a Funders’ Consortium in November

North Dakota recorded the lowest rate at 1.4%, followed by Wisconsin (1.5%)

Rollout starts in December for nearly 20,000 brokers and appraisers across 6 Southeastern states

An agent's own claims are only part of the information AI can use to evaluate that agent

The groups cite demographic gaps between sellers and first-time buyers, warning that withheld MLS exposure can advantage older, wealthier networks

NBIS and MOD X will draft a framework for manufactured housing in developments of five-plus units and team up on HUD demos

The 2.5-day Dallas agenda centers on execution, customer value, construction velocity, and leadership judgment

The tool, which will be previewed at MBA Annual, links all findings to page-level evidence and allows human auditor overrides

Refinance volume fell 8% week over week and was 56% below the same week last year, MBA data shows

Eligibility now hinges on AUS findings across Fannie, Freddie, FHA, VA and USDA programs

The MLS says enforcement starts with a courtesy notice, then a $100 fine, with up to $500 only after a hearing

Move aims to cut manual effort, reduce operational risk, and improve transparency and audit readiness for servicers

A growing share of loans are non-QM as bank statement and DSCR programs expand broker options

Cross-sector relative value, from agency MBS to whole loans and RMBS, can persist as mandates limit capital mobility

Daniel Lewis was removed as interim CEO effective Oct. 5, per an SEC filing

As credit card and HELOC balances grow, reverse mortgages and their voluntary payment structures should be considered

The Timberline Homes acquisition, Champion Homes' third acquisition since 2025, signals a growing emphasis on direct-to-consumer sales

Industry leaders weigh in as CRMLS seeks to stop Compass from challenging MLS rules in court