Mr. Cooper’s Jay Bray explores servicing book growth, tech enhancements for 2025
In this episode of the PowerHouse podcast, Mr. Cooper CEO Jay Bray dives into the company’s recent acquisitions, servicing and growth.
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Small drop in mortgage rates a good sign for December
If housing industry professionals are looking for an early Christmas gift, they might receive it in the next two weeks if key economic indicators move in the right direction.
Let capitalism cook: The case for repealing MLS clear cooperation rules
The rational case for repealing MLS Clear Cooperation rules. Does cc work? Do I benefit from it? Would I like it to stay in place? Yes. Is it best for consumers, (who anti-trust laws are designed to protect?) It depends. Are we comparing it to Compass’ gamesmanship ushering in a worst-case scenario where buyers need […]
Senate leaders sound off on Scott Turner’s HUD nomination
Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, who are likely to be influential in the Senate Banking Committee in 2025, weighed in on the HUD nominee.
Haven partners with Ownwell to streamline property tax monitoring and appeals
Mortgage technology platform Haven will partner with property tax servicer provider Ownwell to help borrowers save on their property taxes.
Citi invests in mortgage platform Pylon
Mortgage infrastructure provider Pylon received a minority investment from Citi, and will sell mortgages on its platform through the bank’s mortgage trading desk.
FHA loan limit increases to $524,225 in 2025
The FHA limits increased for 2025, but at a slightly lower level than observed one year ago owing to the pace of home price appreciation.
FHFA releases GSEs’ three-year plans to improve housing access in underserved communities
The regulator unveiled its three-year plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to improve housing opportunities in underserved areas.
Dustin Owen on housing affordability: ‘I don’t think it’s going to be solved over the next four years’
Dustin Owen says that Donald Trump’s policies on tariffs and immigration could raise inflation and interest rates rather than lowering them.
Better’s Chad Smith explores mortgage hiring trends, tech tools for 2025
Chad Smith, president and COO of Better, sits down on the Power House podcast to explore hiring trends, tech tools and growth strategies for 2025.