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‘Insufficient funds’ delay State Farm wildfire check for nearly $900K
The California Department of Insurance has opened an investigation into the case amid broader concerns about the insurer’s claims handling.
Westcor joins Fannie Mae title waiver pilot
The pilot, relaunched by Fannie Mae in March 2024, allows approved mortgage lenders to use an automated title review process.
Trump administration ‘effectively disbands’ the PAVE task force
The Trump administration announced Thursday that it has ended the major policy provisions of the Biden-era PAVE task force.
‘Dating the rate’ misled borrowers. Now they’re financially strained
An out-of-date mantra that once lured in prospective homebuyers is being criticized by mortgage originators who say clients were “misled.”
PropStream expands lead generation tech through acquisitions
The acquisitions merge PropStream’s property data capabilities with Batch Leads’ AI-driven lead generation tools and contact dialer.
Bilt raises $250M to expand into mortgages, with backing from UWM
Bilt, which operates a loyalty program and credit card that converts rent payments into points, has secured a new funding round led by General Catalyst and GID.
Century 21 expands in Utah, adding Edge Real Estate
The affiliated firm includes several independent sales professionals located throughout Utah — allowing it to serve clients across the state.
Brandi Lewis returns to Keller Williams in Atlanta
Since the start of 2022, Lewis has closed more than $56.1 million in sales, representing clients in Atlanta’s luxury real estate market.
Top Florida real estate team signs on with Compass
The Korman Group will work out of Compass’s Boca Raton office, with operations extending into Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Jupiter.