West Capital Lending sues loanDepot, alleges unlawful pay scheme
West Capital Lending has sued loanDepot, accusing the California-based mortgage lender of engaging in a long-running compensation scheme that violates the Truth in Lending Act.
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Seniors want to age in place, but family caregivers face strains on multiple fronts
A Pew Research Center survey of 8,750 U.S. adults found that one in 10 reports serving as a caregiver for a parent age 65 or older.
NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership
NAR said its statement goes along with its long-standing position that sharing properties on the MLS provides transparency in the marketplace.
How will rising oil prices impact the U.S. housing market?
As oil spiked toward $120, the 10-year yield moved to 4.21% then eased to 4.13% while mortgage rates stayed near 6.17%.
RezeLink AI platform aims to accelerate title search workflows
The platform will debut first for users of SoftPro — with additional title production system integrations planned for future releases.
Local fees trap state housing affordability reforms in a vicious circle
Procedural and zoning barriers are proving to be only the beginning of the gauntlet for adding new ground-up residential supply to America’s housing-starved communities. While removing red tape and outdated zoning laws might formalize more homes on paper, local fee structures still decide whether those homes are actually built. California is a poster child for […]
Housing demand is up and inventory is down, even with Iran conflict
Housing indicators were broadly positive last week and mortgage rates remained in the low 6s, but the Iran war poses risks.
Redwood launches Aspire securitization shelf with $391M non-QM deal
Redwood Trust closed a $391 million securitization backed by nonqualified mortgages, marking the inaugural deal from its Aspire platform that was expanded in early 2025.
Can innovation, policy reform redeem manufactured housing’s image?
Manufactured housing is still hampered by a persistent negative stigma, but innovations in the industry could change those misconceptions.
Allied Title and Escrow expands into Ohio, Michigan
The move marks another step in Allied’s national growth strategy as demand increases from real estate agents, lenders and investors.