DR Horton gets into AI mortgage tech with Tidalwave stake

In addition to participating in a $22 million Series A raise, D.R. Horton will be a Tidalwave customer, deploying its AI-powered platform across mortgage subsidiary DHI Mortgage in a “landmark mortgage tech deal.” Continue reading

Pulte’s role in mortgage fraud indictment under scrutiny

Attorneys for New York Attorney General Letitia James say FHFA Director Bill Pulte and three other Trump administration officials engaged in “outrageous conduct” to obtain baseless indictment against her. Continue reading

Don’t merge Fannie and Freddie, says their biggest investor

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman floats plan to relist mortgage giants on the New York Stock Exchange this year, but says it’s too soon for the government to sell any of its stake. Continue reading

Dawn of a new era: Here’s how NAR says it’s changing for its members

Two years after controversy engulfed the nation’s largest trade group, the National Association of Realtors says it’s charting a new course. Continue reading

Pulte refers a 4th Democrat, Rep. Eric Swalwell, for mortage fraud

Swalwell warns Pulte “and any other lawless official who is carrying out these political prosecutions” that they will have to answer for their actions after the midterm elections. Continue reading

Alexander brothers denied motion to dismiss sex-trafficking charges

Judge Valerie Caprioni shut down the brothers’ motion to dismiss, and they are poised to attend trial in January. Details on their defamation lawsuit against “The Real Deal” are also now available. Continue reading

Inman is celebrating 30 years of community, and you’re invited

For 30 years, Inman Connect events have been based on a simple belief: That big change happens when people come together. Continue reading

There’s nobody in charge of looking out for waste, fraud and abuse at Fannie and Freddie’s regluator

FHFA acting Inspector General John “Joe” Allen is set to be fired, Reuters reports, and the position is now vacant as the mortgage giants move toward a public offering. Continue reading

Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook says tariffs fueling inflation

In her first public speech since President Trump’s attempt to remove her, the economist said she expects a “one-time increase” in prices, with inflation trending back down toward the 2 percent target once “the effects are behind us.” Continue reading