Attendees encouraged by reverse mortgage conference in California
Attendees offer their thoughts on the first NRMLA reverse mortgage industry event of 2025 and what they found most valuable.
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Precision partners: How AI and human expertise are elevating lending excellence
Artificial intelligence has moved from a buzzword to boardroom priority in lending. After years of hype and speculation, we’re finally seeing real transformation in how loans are processed, underwritten, and serviced. What’s most fascinating isn’t just the technology itself but the emerging pattern of success: the institutions making the greatest strides aren’t those attempting to replace human judgment with algorithms, but those finding the sweet spot where AI and expertise converge.
In every conversation I have with lenders implementing AI, the same truth emerges: the technology alone isn’t the breakthrough. It’s the thoughtful integration of advanced algorithms with seasoned lending professionals that’s creating results neither could achieve independently.
New York Times relights the fuse on NAR settlement, cooperative compensation
Debra Kamin, the Times’ real estate reporter, discussed the NAR settlement business practice changes this week on an episode of “The Daily.”
Liberty Reverse parent Onity praises Q1 earnings performance, proprietary product launch
Onity Group, the parent of PHH Mortgage Corp. and its subsidiary, Liberty Reverse Mortgage, posted solid financial results for the first quarter of 2025 and again praised Liberty’s reverse mortgage performance.
Compass has sued an MLS. History could shed light on its antitrust claims
A brokerage and eventually the FTC sued Realcomp in the mid-2000s over a listing policy, an echo of Compass’s suit against NWMLS.
Former Texas title employee sentenced for $350K wire fraud scheme
Mayela Saby Cantu participated in a scheme using falsified lien payoff statements, fraudulent warranty deeds and deceptive emails.
HUD secretary open to withholding federal funding from cities over homelessness
Turner said that withholding federal funds from cities failing to show progress on homelessness “may be a good idea.”
Homes.com grows with increased agent adoption, consumer demand
Unprompted consumer awareness of Homes.com rose to 36% in Q1 2025, compared to only 4% before February 2024.
Windermere’s OB Jacobi on real estate industry divides, smart leadership
RealTrending host Tracey Velt and OB Jacobi, co-president of Windermere Real Estate, discuss the evolving role of multiple listing services.
House to hold key session on trigger leads bill in May
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act is expected to be considered during a markup session on May 20 — a process that determines whether a bill should be recommended for a full House vote and in what form.