MISMO and ALTA Publish New Title and Settlement Data Standards in Candidate Recommendation Status
The mortgage industry is poised for a significant digital transformation with the recent announcement by the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) of the publication of two new title and…
The Mortgage Industry’s Recruitment Obsession Masks a Critical Development Deficit
The mortgage industry has achieved a remarkable proficiency in recruitment. Companies can readily quantify headcount, track recruitment metrics with spreadsheet precision, and present this as evidence of growth. However, this…
California Mortgage Bankers Association Urges Comprehensive Strategy Beyond Forbearance for Wildfire Survivors
The California Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA) presented a critical perspective on the efficacy of mortgage forbearance and the multifaceted challenges confronting homeowners impacted by the devastating January 2025 California wildfires…
U.S. Senator Launches Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Pricing Practices, Citing Monopoly Concerns
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has initiated a formal investigation into the pricing strategies of Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), a dominant force in the credit scoring market for the mortgage…
Edwin Acevedo Takes Helm of NAHREP Amidst Shifting Homeownership Landscape
Edwin Acevedo has assumed the presidency of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) at a critical juncture for the nation’s housing market. His leadership begins as Hispanic…
Trump’s AI policy framework calls for single federal standard
The Trump administration has formally introduced a sweeping national legislative framework for artificial intelligence (AI) policy, a move designed to accelerate domestic innovation while simultaneously bolstering protections for consumers, children,…
Rocket Companies Initiates Voluntary Separation Program Amidst Post-Acquisition Operational Consolidation
Detroit-based Rocket Companies, a prominent player in the mortgage and real estate industry, has announced a voluntary separation program for a select group of its employees. This strategic move is…
Compass Antitrust Lawsuit Against Northwest MLS Advances to Trial After Judge Denies Dismissal Motion
The significant antitrust lawsuit filed by real estate brokerage Compass against Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) is now substantially closer to a courtroom showdown. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Jamal…
Arizona Legislators Push Sweeping Bills to Curb Local Control Amid Housing Crisis
Arizona lawmakers, facing persistent challenges in addressing the state’s acute housing shortage, are advancing a pair of significant legislative proposals aimed at curtailing local government authority over crucial aspects of…
Geopolitical Tensions Drive Bond Yields Higher, Threatening Spring Mortgage Rate Relief
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has served as a significant catalyst, pushing the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield above a crucial threshold on Friday morning. This upward movement, if…

















