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March 2026

Democrats propose bill targeting corporate housing tax breaks

Affordability, Affordable housing, Democratic Party, Elizabeth Warren, Housing Market, HWmember, Institutional investors, Legislation, Senate /

Senate Democrats, led by Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Jeff Merkley of Oregon, last week unveiled legislation aimed at curbing corporate ownership of single-family homes and redirecting federal tax benefits toward affordable housing development. The bill, known as the American Homeownership Act, would eliminate major tax breaks and other federal housing benefits for private equity […]

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Colony Ridge settlement faces court challenge in Texas

CFPB, Department of Justice, Fair Lending, Hispanic homeownership, Housing Market, HWmember, Lawsuit, Legal, Regulatory /

Fair housing and immigrant advocacy groups are urging a federal court in Texas to reject a proposed settlement between Colony Ridge Development LLC and federal agencies over alleged predatory lending practices. The groups say that key provisions of the agreement are “unlawful, unnecessary and unrelated to the underlying case.” Under the proposed terms, Colony Ridge

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PulteGroup partners with SitecoreAI to bolster its marketing strategy

Homebuilders, Marketing, Marketing & Sales, Real Estate Technology, The Builder's Daily /

PulteGroup this week agreed to join the ranks of homebuilding enterprises that have adopted SitecoreAI, integrating the omnichannel digital content marketing platform into its marketing, sales and CRM tech stack to improve homebuying digital user experience.  SitecoreAI – used by global consumer marketers across a diverse array of business sectors – enables homebuilders to centralize

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The Best Large Mortgage Companies to Work for in 2026

2026 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For, CAREER & COMPENSATION /

The following 5 companies, which boast 500 or more employees, were highly rated by their staffs for creating a great environment to work in. SEE THE FULL LIST: The Best Mortgage Companies to Work For in 2026 This ranking is a partnership between National Mortgage News and the Best Companies Group, which conducts extensive employee

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Lenders offer pricing promos in anticipation of a hot market

Marketing, MARKETING TO BORROWERS, Mortgage Rates, Originations, Rocket Mortgage, UWM /

Mortgage lenders are rolling out new promotions as they compete for borrowers in a fluctuating rate environment, with both refinancing and purchase incentives becoming more common. Processing Content United Wholesale Mortgage recently introduced two offers: one providing a 75 basis point boost on conventional and government refinancings, and another offering a $600 appraisal credit for

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Trigger lead limits push lenders toward new marketing

Law and legal issues, Marketing, MARKETING TO BORROWERS, Originations /

With trigger leads exiting the scene, mortgage originators are seeking new ways to improve their consumer marketing. Industry groups and companies are stepping in to fill the gaps left as traditional training programs have disappeared with downsizing. Processing Content “The companies used to train people, but as companies downsize, those have gone by the wayside,

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‘Software will get liberated’: How to survive the SaaSpocalypse

Artificial Intelligence, Bank technology, Innovation, Software development, Technology /

A few weeks ago, Peter Chapman was contemplating subscribing to software that would let his bank automate the enhanced due diligence required for some of its high-volume business customers.  Processing Content “We’ve got a person who will pull the application, go out to the Office of Foreign Assets Control government watch lists and external data

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Rate moves into auto lending via app

Auto lending, Industry News, LOAN PRODUCTS, Originations /

Retail mortgage lender Rate is expanding into auto lending, making car loans available with ongoing upgrades to its mobile app as it looks to offer different types of products.  Processing Content Thanks to an agreement with Westlake Financial, Chicago-based Rate will make vehicle lending available directly within its app, allowing for streamlined processing and opportunities

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