Re/Max CEO asks government to delay enforcing new regulation
Dave Liniger has requested a 'grace period' for the introduction of new disclosure rules
by Teke Wiggin May 13
Federal lawsuit takes aim at 'interest minimizer' mortgage program
‘Greatest financial secret of our time’? A federal lawsuit indicates otherwise
by Amy Tankersley May 12
Are you a rowboat or a sailboat real estate professional?
You either keep your focus on the destination or back at the horizon from which you departed
by Robert Ruth May 7
‘Les Invisibles’: 26 million Americans have unscored or 'invisible' credit records
Can alternative credit scoring models help these Americans shed the cloak of invisibility?
by Amy Tankersley May 6
Title industry takes TRID rule pulse check
With 3 months left before implementation, most title professionals feel ready to comply with the new rule — but can the same be said of their lender, Realtor and homebuilder counterparts?
by Amy Tankersley May 5
Rule provides for state oversight of appraisal management companies
6 federal agencies issued minimum requirement rule yesterday
by Amy Tankersley May 1
Genuine Title faces federal lawsuit charges of deceitful activity
CFPB’s enforcement action is more fallout from its $35M penalty against Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase in January
by Amy Tankersley Apr 30
Lawmakers seek ‘right-sized’ regs for small lending institutions
Regulators explain efforts to reduce burden on community banks
by Amy Tankersley Apr 28
Rules clarify how lenders should provide housing counseling information to consumers
Final interpretive rule provides guidance on Dodd-Frank requirements
by Amy Tankersley Apr 20
Are your mortgage partners prepared to comply with new disclosures rule? Survey says no
Trade group poll’s bleak results show that with less than 4 months before implementation, only a handful of lenders are ready
by Amy Tankersley Apr 17
Small, community mortgage lenders to Congress: Give us a break
Nondepository financial institutions struggling with expense and operational challenges posed by regulatory compliance, leaders testify at hearing
by Amy Tankersley Apr 16
NewDay, different scandal -- this time, it's licensing exam-related
Already under fire with federal regulators for deceptive advertising scheme, group of state regulators allege Maryland lender cheated on state licensing exams
by Amy Tankersley Apr 14
Vet your marketing service agreements with a new list of NAR 'do's and don'ts'
An MSA can have tremendous benefits for its partners, but they must be carefully structured
by Amy Tankersley Apr 13
Want a good mortgage deal? Shop around, says Fannie Mae
Survey suggests buyers who are better informed about the homebuying process get the best deals, but results are still mixed depending on age, race and other factors
by Amy Tankersley Apr 13
Lenders to lead the way in new closing process
Once TRID takes effect in August, everyone will answer to the lender, top bank executives say
by Amy Tankersley Apr 10