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HomeAdvantage, Affinity Federal Credit Union relaunch partnership

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HomeAdvantage, a real estate benefits program for credit unions, has relaunched its partnership with Affinity Federal Credit Union — giving members renewed access to real estate tools, expert guidance and potential savings throughout the home buying and selling process. Through HomeAdvantage, members can access home search tools, local market insights, connections to experienced real estate […]

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Producing LOs grow their ranks in 2025: RETR

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The mortgage industry recorded a modest increase in the number of producing loan officers in 2025 — the first annual rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary data from mortgage technology platform RETR. The number of LOs who originated at least one mortgage in 2025 reached 221,161, up slightly from 220,449 in 2024. “That’s

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Credit Union ONE acquires Icon Mortgage

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Credit Union ONE announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Icon Mortgage. A press release confirmed that Michigan-based Credit Union ONE will retain all employees from Icon Mortgage, including senior leadership, and “intends to operate the company as a separate mortgage lending affiliate.” The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Credit Union ONE did not

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HomeAdvantage forms advisory board with credit union leaders

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HomeAdvantage has established an advisory board made up of executives from credit unions across the country, the company announced. The board aims to provide guidance, share industry insights and help shape product development as HomeAdvantage works to expand its programs and strengthen partnerships with credit unions. “By bringing together experienced voices from across our partner

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Texans Credit Union announces 105% LTV financing option

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Texans Credit Union launched its first-time homebuyer program on Thursday, introducing three new loan options to spur home purchase activity. The three loan options include: Low down payment mortgages that require as little as 3% down. Flexible-rate loans The “Home Extra 105” package, which finances a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of up to 105% to cover

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