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Mortgage software firm RETR hires two executive leaders

April 4, 2025 by bp56691

Heidi Iverson is the company’s new vice president of growth and Anthony Savala is the new vice president of sales. Both are joining the firm effective April 7, RETR co-founder and CEO Steven Wynands said.

How are agents navigating the growing economic uncertainty?

April 4, 2025 by bp56691

Mortgage rates are down, but so is the stock market, leaving agents stuck in neutral as the height of the spring purchase market approaches.

Experts weigh usefulness of exclusive listings

April 4, 2025 by bp56691

A Bright MLS study found that nearly 90% of office exclusives eventually transition to a standard MLS listing before going under contract.

Longbridge has a new addition to its proprietary reverse mortgage suite

April 4, 2025 by bp56691

Platinum Peak aims to offer higher LTVs for borrowers, with Longbridge saying it could help those who previously came up short.

The lean, mean (illegal?) 1099 LO machine

April 4, 2025 by bp56691

A revealing look into the high-stakes (and legally murky) world of 1099 loan officers, recruiter tactics, and what some see as a blatant end-run around LO Comp rules.

Trump spares homebuilders on Canadian and Mexican imports, but China’s tariff hits hard

April 3, 2025 by bp56691

President Trump didn’t do homebuilders any favors by imposing a dramatic 54% tariff on China, a critical supplier of construction materials.

Judge rules in favor of Ginnie Mae in lawsuit brought by Texas Capital Bank

April 3, 2025 by bp56691

The case brought by TCB against Ginnie Mae has been ended via summary judgment in favor of the government. The bank has vowed to appeal.

FOA enlists new marketing agency in renewed push

April 3, 2025 by bp56691

Finance of America has enlisted creative agency David&Goliath for a new marketing strategy, which will start in Q2.

First American: Home sales are weaker than they seem

April 3, 2025 by bp56691

First American’s Mark Fleming said the slowdown is tied to the mortgage rate lock-in effect and older homeowners who choose to age in place.

Bond yields fall after tariff news. Are mortgage rates next?

April 2, 2025 by bp56691

Anticipated reciprocal tariffs sent the 10-year yield plummeting from 4.23% to 4.11%, currently trading at 4.13%.