Freedom and Loancare settle long-running servicing dispute

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The confidential agreement comes two years after a federal jury awarded the subservicer $22.6 million in damages in a case with numerous competing claims.

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PAVE task force 2.0? Senate Democrat introduces appraisal bias legislation

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The Trump administration has “effectively disbanded” the PAVE task force, but Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia wants to revive it.

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New mortgage broker exceeds expectations to build client trust

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In a challenging mortgage market, one broker reveals how her business surged

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Using rental payments in credit score calculations the right move, says broker

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Despite an industry back-and-forth over credit pull costs, FHFA’s decision has been greeted as a positive step

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FICO fires back, calls VantageScore and credit bureaus ‘a de facto monopoly’

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

FICO shifts blame for rising credit score pull costs to Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion

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Logan Finance promotes Dave Weatherford to TPO production executive role

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Weatherford, who joined Logan Finance at the tail end of 2023, is now tasked with supporting cross-channel production initiatives

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Phillip Cantrell’s book offers blueprint for real estate entrepreneurship

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Phillip Cantrell — founder and CEO of Benchmark Realty — says the inspiration for writing the book stemmed from a desire to give back.

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June sees uptick in new-home loan demand

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Despite upticks in new-home mortgage applications and homebuilder sentiment, analysts worry that interest rates will continue to cool the market.

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20 states sue FEMA over cuts to disaster prevention program

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States warn that eliminating the BRIC program could leave rural areas vulnerable to extreme weather.

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Broker says uncertainty and high rates keep buyers and sellers on the sidelines

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

How tariffs and tensions are reshaping the housing market for buyers and brokers

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