The title industry saw premium volume and profits both head higher with only a mild drift upward in claims during the second quarter, sustaining a turnaround insurers began to see last year. Insurers reported $4.5 million in premium volumes between April and June 2025, with the total rising approximately 9.8% from one year earlier, according […]
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Loandepot pushed back against a lawsuit accusing it of violating the loan officer compensation rule, alleging the court case is full of threadbare allegations. Five borrowers sued the lender in July, claiming they were steered to higher rates via a long-running scheme in which loan officers who did not participate faced punishment. The megalender this
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New-home sales in the U.S. unexpectedly surged in August to the fastest pace since early 2022, likely lifted by builders’ rampant price cuts and sales incentives to motivate buyers in a jittery economy. Sales of new single-family homes increased 20.5% to a 800,000 annualized rate in a broad advance, according to a government report issued
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Flood insurance company Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc.’s shareholders are seeking to raise $368.4 million in a US initial public offering, adding to the flow of insurance firms debuting this year. The St. Petersburg, Florida-based company plans to market 18.4 million shares for $18 to $20 each, according to its filing Monday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
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There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what’s happening in your state? These 3 maps show how the split is playing out across the country. In each one: Darker Shades of
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Following another decline in mortgage rates, mortgage applications increased 0.6% from one week earlier, per data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending Sept. 19, 2025. Without adjusting for seasonality, the index increased 0.1% compared with the previous week. A key driver of applications was the refinance share
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As lenders look to modernize their quality control operations, many are exploring the potential of artificial intelligence to streamline processes, improve loan quality and reduce risk. In this executive conversation, HousingWire spoke with Trevor Gauthier, CEO of ACES Quality Management, about how QC has evolved over time, how AI is reshaping expectations and what lenders
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I’ve always had an analytical streak, some might call it a blessing, others a curse that constantly scans for opportunities to improve how we work. Whether it’s a project, product, or process, I’m wired to evaluate the good, the bad, and the ugly in search of ways to make things better. We all have blind
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Homeowners are turning underused private spaces into sources of income — renting out pools, backyards, and home gyms by the hour. From Los Angeles to Miami, residents are tapping into what some call the “Airbnb for Everything” trend. Pools are booked for small social gatherings, backyards host yoga classes and home gyms are used for
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RealReports and Restb.ai announced a partnership on Tuesday to integrate appraisal-grade property insights into multiple listing service (MLS)-facing tools. First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) in Georgia and MLS Now in Ohio will be among the first MLS organizations to offer the technology to members. FMLS serves 57,000 members across Georgia and the Southeast while MLS
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