This year’s homebuyers need larger rate drops for refi benefits

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

A Neighbors Bank analysis found that a 0.25-point interest rate decline left the average borrower $2,424 underwater after three years.

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RealReports, Doorify MLS announce AI-driven partnership

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The agreement gives Doorify subscribers access to the RealReports platform, which combines datasets such as tax history, zoning, permits, climate risk and liens with AI-driven features.

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Bank of Canada’s next framework review to weigh housing affordability

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank will examine how its policies affect housing demand and affordability as part of its 2026 framework renewal.

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Distressed commercial properties present a growing opportunity for brokers

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

One developer stresses the important role of mortgage brokers in the commercial real estate market

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LO Comp: Why the 3% cap hurts both mortgage brokers and customers

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

One industry veteran explains why brokers need to be engaged in potential changes to the LO Comp rule

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Loan originators, you’re still here. That means something.

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Let’s be real: the last two years have been brutal for a lot of people in our industry. Production’s down. Pipelines are tighter. Good people have left. But if...

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Sharia-compliant home finance in Australia: How it works

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

As charging interest is prohibited in Islam, many Muslim Australians seek out alternative options to traditional mortgages. Here’s how Sharia-compliant home finance works.

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FCA warns consumers over rising scammer threats

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is asking consumers to be extra vigilant of fraudsters impersonating the regulator, after it revealed it had received almost 5,000 fake FCA scam reports...

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Pexa to act as Amity Law’s third party managed account provider

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Digital property exchange Pexa has been cleared by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) to act as Amity Law’s third-party managed account (TPMA) provider. The approval follows the Financial...

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Navigating consumer debt reduction solutions: Opportunities for real estate, mortgage, and fintech sectors

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

As consumer debt surpasses $18 trillion in early 2025, the need for effective and ethical consumer debt reduction solutions has never been more urgent. Both nonprofit and for-profit models...

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