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- Mutual of Omaha launches proprietary reverse mortgage product April 1, 2025The industry’s current HECM market leader is rolling out a new proprietary reverse mortgage product line known as SecureEquity.
- FMLS, Lone Wolf Technologies partner on transaction management April 1, 2025FMLS members will have access to Lone Wolf's transaction management software, including its Authentisign eSignature solution.
- Homebuyer sues eXp, accusing agent of breaching fiduciary duty April 1, 2025Plaintiff Michael Ammann previously filed suit against eXp in December 2024 over allegations of fraudulent practices and negligence.
- Alt home equity product from RMF alum expands into new states April 1, 2025Cornerstone Financing rolled out an alternative home equity-tapping product to several new states, following a successful 2024 financing deal.
- Must-see TV: What to know about Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff show April 1, 2025Donald Trump plans to slap tariffs on every country in the world on Wednesday, which he calls “Liberation Day.” Here’s what you need to know.
- Baby boomers overtake Millennials in buying the most houses April 1, 2025The data reflects shifting financial dynamics, as older buyers — particularly boomers — are increasingly purchasing homes outright with cash.
- Seattle’s housing shortage exposes a familiar gulf between state, local leaders April 1, 2025Like other major cities, Seattle has serious obstacles to navigate as it faces a severe housing inventory shortfall and skyrocketing prices.
- Brookfield takes controlling stake in Angel Oak April 1, 2025Brookfield will take a 50.1% stake in Angel Oak, offering its own investors access to the firm’s residential mortgage credit business, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Angel Oak will still operate independently, with co-founders Sreeni Prabhu and Mike Fierman remaining as co-CEOs.
- Gibson plaintiffs claim to have proof that Weichert, eXp conducted reverse auctions April 1, 2025The Gibson plaintiffs have been barred from intervening in the Hooper commission lawsuit. But that hasn’t stopped them from further attempts to dissuade Judge Mark H. Cohen from approving the settlements reached by eXp World Holdings and Weichert Realtors.
- HUD cuts 90% of its website content, citing low traffic and poor user experience April 1, 2025HUD’s revamped website includes much less content as the department removed pages it deemed “redundant, outdated and disorganized.”
