Wells Fargo discrimination suit ends in $100M homebuyer fund
The bank still denies wrongdoing, despite the settlement
by Marian McPherson May 22
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
Judge rules that appraisal independence regulations do not preclude lenders and appraisal management companies from taking action to remedy biased appraisals
by Matt Carter Sep 15
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
Department of Justice alleges appraisal that erased $220K from Denver duplex's value discriminated against Black owner and thwarted her attempt to refinance at lower rates
by Matt Carter Oct 22
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
Appraisal management company Solidifi and lending giant Rocket Mortgage are also charged with violating the Fair Housing Act in 2021 refinancing request. Rocket says it expects to prevail
by Matt Carter Jul 16
Software vendors gear up to support appraisal-free mortgages
Fannie Mae says starting April 15, more homebuyers will qualify for a program requiring full interior and exterior inspections that capture data and images throughout the property
by Matt Carter Mar 21
Real Matters hires new chief financial officer as revenue dwindles
Executives with the Canadian real estate tech company said its US expansion plan and ambitious goals to grow its appraisal and title insurance market share are still in place
by Matt Carter Mar 17
8 out of 10 consumers prefer to close transactions in person
A survey from Solidifi shows whiz-bang convenience isn't the No. 1 concern of most consumers
by Teke Wiggin Oct 28
A closeup of closing cost documents
Company is poised to become one of the top-five independent providers of mortgage title and closing services in the country
by Marian McPherson Apr 4