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NAR settlement may spark antitrust violations, DOJ says

NAR settlement may spark antitrust violations, DOJ says

The path ahead for the Realtor community took a new turn over the weekend after the Department of Justice issued...

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BM Solutions offers 80% LTV green option – Mortgage Strategy

BM Solutions offers 80% LTV green option – Mortgage Strategy

BM Solutions has introduced a new 80% LTV green mortgage proposition. Lower rates are available on buy-to-let products, to those...

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Watch Out for Mortgage Mailers That Look Super Official But Aren’t

Watch Out for Mortgage Mailers That Look Super Official But Aren’t

Lately we’ve been hearing a lot about trigger leads due to legislation trying to ban them. If you’re unaware, when...

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As mortgage rates hit a four-month high, how are brokers reacting?

As mortgage rates hit a four-month high, how are brokers reacting?

Advice to clients in the current climate remains the same as when interest rates first spiked in 2022, according to...

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Mortgage refinance applicants see rejections at a high

Mortgage refinance applicants see rejections at a high

Mortgage application rejections surged in 2024, with refinance borrowers experiencing the highest rate of “no” in over 10 years, according...

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Skipton appoints Farrell-Roberts head of mortgage lending – Mortgage Strategy

Skipton appoints Farrell-Roberts head of mortgage lending – Mortgage Strategy

Skipton Building Society has announced the appointment of Simon Farrell-Roberts as head of mortgage lending. Before joining Skipton, Farrell-Roberts held...

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Normal Mortgage Rates? The Average Mortgage Rate Since 1972 Is Roughly 7.75%

Normal Mortgage Rates? The Average Mortgage Rate Since 1972 Is Roughly 7.75%

Lately, I’ve been a hearing a lot of people say that mortgage rates are “average” or “normal.” As in, they...

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FHFA to hike multifamily loan caps for Freddie and Fannie in 2025

FHFA to hike multifamily loan caps for Freddie and Fannie in 2025

Sandra Thompson, the FHFA’s director, said the decision showed its “strong commitment” to provide the liquidity needed to improve affordability...

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FHA’s strong capital levels should end life-of-loan rule

FHA’s strong capital levels should end life-of-loan rule

While the Federal Housing Administration’s insurance fund capital ratio improved during fiscal year 2024, the delinquency rate has also increased,...

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Watchdogs open review on financial services consumer compensation    – Mortgage Strategy

Watchdogs open review on financial services consumer compensation    – Mortgage Strategy

The Financial Conduct Authority and the Financial Ombudsman Service have issued a call for input for views on how to...

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