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Disparity in mortgage rates offered by lenders doubled in 2022: Study

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Homebuyers can potentially save $600 to $1,200 a year by applying for a mortgage with multiple lenders, according to research by Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

Regulators fire warning shot over bow of mortgage comparison sites

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned on Tuesday that operators of mortgage comparison-shopping platforms may be violating RESPA if they manipulate search results to coerce kickbacks. Continue reading →

Real estate transfer tax hikes create headaches for mortgage lenders

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Federal regulations provide “zero tolerance” for miscalculating real estate transaction taxes when providing TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure to borrowers, Black Knight warns. Continue reading →

Nations Lending launches mortgage alliance with Carpenter Realtors

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After announcing new branch openings and executive hires this year, Nations Lending seeks to grow by forming a joint venture with an Indiana brokerage that employs more than 600 agents. Continue reading →

HomeLight raises real estate agent referral fee to 33%

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The real estate tech firm says it will use the increase on new marketing channels and product changes while a critic says high referral fees lead agents to inflate commissions and skimp on service. Continue reading →

Why Lower.com is about much more than mortgage rates

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There’s a backstory to Lower that explains why the company believes it can position itself as not just a lender, but “Everything for your home, for Lower.” Continue reading →

New, deeper mortgage relationships boost Blend’s Q2 revenue

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The San Francisco-based cloud banking software developer reported second quarter revenue of $32.1 million, up 46 percent from a year ago. Continue reading →

First American to pay $1.185M over alleged perks for real estate agents

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Networking group provided video marketing of listings, bus caravans to promote listings, investigators allege. Continue reading →

Zillow beats back one lawsuit, but can’t shake another

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Zillow has beaten back an antitrust lawsuit regarding its Zestimates, but continues to fight another lawsuit stemming from its agent-lender co-marketing program. Continue reading →

How to become the go-to agent in your neighborhood

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The most successful real estate agents dominate specific geographic areas. Here’s how to get started down that road. Continue reading →