TikTok forms US entity, easing social media marketing concerns for mortgage pros
TikTok’s U.S. joint venture averts a ban, adds data safeguards and brings clarity for mortgage lenders using the app.
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Trump heads to Davos with housing ideas as industry looks for concrete fixes
Trade groups broadly welcome the administration’s focus on affordability at a time when mortgage rates remain above 6%, while stressing the need for additional detail and complementary policies.
NAMB urges FHA to end lifetime mortgage insurance rule
NAMB urges FHA to end its lifetime mortgage insurance rule, citing outdated policies and improved financial conditions for the MMI Fund.
WSJ: DOJ leadership halted antitrust review of Compass–Anywhere deal
Compass closed its acquisition of Anywhere Friday, with the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reporting that DOJ leaders blocked a deeper antitrust review.
Trump directs GSEs to buy $200B in MBS to push mortgage rates lower
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is directing representatives at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS), a move he said is intended to bring mortgage rates down.
California real estate trainer fined, banned for license exam violations
A California real estate education firm and its former president face $60,000 in penalties and a three-year ban for exam violations.
Rising insurance costs shape homeowner decisions in 2026
The average U.S. home insurance premium increased 24% between 2021 and 2024, according to the Consumer Federation of America.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to seek money for CFPB
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Trump administration as it seeks to shut down the CFPB by refusing to fund it.
The list of all Trump’s actions in 2025 that impacted housing
Here are the actions the Trump administration or Congress have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025.
Compass-Anywhere deal may exceed DOJ market-share limits in some cities
The Compass-Anywhere merger may give one firm over 30% market share in key cities, raising antitrust concerns.