CFPB’s Inquiry Into Mortgage ‘Junk Fees’ Earns Mixed Reaction From Lenders
Rising closing costs are adding to homebuyers’ affordability woes, putting their dream of homeownership even further out of reach. In an attempt to combat this, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking aim at so-called mortgage “junk fees” that are...
Mortgage Mix: Rates Slightly Down, Memorial Weekend Saw Application Adjustment
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. As reported by Freddie Mac, mortgage rates have “pulled back.” After being above 7% the final week of May, the first...
Joining Forces for Mutual Growth
Above, Eric Gallus and Jillian Young When one of the industry’s most successful regional brokerages joins forces with one of the biggest and most forward-thinking national real estate networks, it’s the purest definition of win-win. And that is precisely what occurred...
Settlement Eliminates ‘Theoretical Steering,’ According to NAR
The National Association of REALTORS® stated that its post-settlement practice changes “eliminate steering,” according to a recent update on the organization’s settlement FAQ page that addresses steering concerns. Steering concerns have been present in...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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