The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Bill Pulte to serve as the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Pulte succeeds Sandra Thompson, who led the agency under the Biden administration but left before the inauguration of Donald Trump.Pulte was confirmed in a vote of 56-43, with

Reverse mortgage leader Finance of America (FOA) recorded a quarter-over-quarter loss in the fourth quarter of 2024, but still notched a full-year profit.In a Wednesday earnings call, company leaders outlined their assessment of the reverse mortgage market moving forward, describing 2024 as a year o

Fathom Realty rolled out two new agent commission plans in 2024, and the brokerage isn’t done yet.On Fathom Holdings‘ fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Marco Fregenal mentioned a new revenue-sharing model that will launch “soon.” The plan is designed to help agents close more busin

ICE Mortgage Technology has added new analysis tools, expanding its technology portfolio that’s designed to simplify underwriting and post-closing review processes.The company this week announced the debut of ICE Asset Analyzer and ICE Audit Analyzer, adding to the existing ICE Income and ICE Credit

Nearly half of older Americans are reliant on using credit cards to cover basic living expenses they don’t have the cash for. And nearly 20% of this cohort consistently relied on this type of high-interest debt on a monthly basis over the past year, according to survey results released this week by

In a closely watched case that could determine the posture of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during the second Trump administration, a judge overseeing a case brought by the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) against CFPB acting director Russell Vought could rein in actions to

Homeowners looking to sell this year may find the middle of April to be the most advantageous time to list, according to a report released Wednesday by Realtor.com.The report suggests that homes listed between April 13 and April 19 could sell faster, face less competition and command higher prices c

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has accused the Missouri judge overseeing a critical commission lawsuit of having a conflict of interest and is demanding that he recuse himself from the case.As part of the Gibson commission suit, the brokerage said in a court filing on Monday that a plaintiffs’ at

Evergreen Home Loans has expanded into New Mexico, opening branches in Albuquerque and Carlsbad. The locations will be led by area manager Barry Abt, the company announced Wednesday.Evergreen, a direct mortgage lender serving the western U.S., provides origination, funding and servicing for home loa

As it continues to seek pathways to recovery following the onslaught of Hurricane Helene, the city of Asheville, North Carolina, faces a new roadblock tied to $225 million in grants that were set to be delivered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).According to HUD Secretary

In a move that demonstrates further action by the Trump administration to halt priorities of the Biden era, multiple outlets have reported that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has moved to end the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP).The program, which had an initia

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. DOGE Service — the controversial agency led by billionaire Elon Musk — to release records about its operations, citing concerns over its “unusual secrecy,” according to a report from Reuters on Tuesday.In a ruling on Monday, Judge Christopher Cooper of the U.S. D

New York may soon allow title insurance for state land purchases, a shift that could streamline conservation efforts and resolve longstanding property disputes.The change, which was included in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent budget amendments, follows growing concerns from environmental groups and munic

Since it was originally founded in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been a chief figure in the regulatory enforcement of the mortgage industry, including the reverse mortgage business.But recent reports suggest that the Trump administration w

An overwhelming majority of older Americans (84%) say that aging in place in their current homes is a priority, but significant challenges stemming from home safety and affordability concerns are some of the elements keeping them from actually doing it. This is according to a new survey from Point,

The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials.The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ended about $10 million in annual funding to the nonp

Deciding whether to rent or buy a home depends on several factors — including finances, long-term goals and local market conditions. While homeownership can be a long-term investment, renting remains the cheaper option in each of the country’s 100 largest metro areas, according to a LendingTree anal

In the wake of severe cuts to staff and its field office footprint, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must reverse layoffs and planned closures of offices across New York state to avoid imperiling housing for 800,000 residents. This is according to a letter from members of N

Single-family renter households have grown by 31% over the past two decades, outpacing the 21% increase in owner-occupied households. Alongside that growth, several metropolitan areas stand out as the best locations for single-family renters.These findings come from a recent analysis by real estate