• Why it’s time to rethink the appraisal default in home equity lending ,Mark Walser

    Why it’s time to rethink the appraisal default in home equity lending 

    With mortgage rates still hovering near multi-decade highs, homeowners are opting to hold onto their ultra-low first mortgages. Instead of refinancing, they’re tapping into their equity through home equity loans and HELOCs to finance renovations, cover tuition, or consolidate high-interest debt. Len

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  • House passes abusive trigger leads ban,Flávia Furlan Nunes

    House passes abusive trigger leads ban

    The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808) late Monday, bringing a national ban on abusive trigger leads one step closer to reality. The move was widely applauded by mortgage trade groups.The House’s action follows the U.S. Senate’s approva

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  • Anywhere welcomes Barri Rafferty as chief  communications officer,Brooklee Han

    Anywhere welcomes Barri Rafferty as chief communications officer

    Anywhere Real Estate has appointed Barri Rafferty as its new chief communications officer and head of public affairs. In this role Rafferty will lead Anywhere’s public relations, communications, government relations, and events and productions functions.“I’m honored to take on a new challenge at Any

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