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Newfi integrates Prudent AI for non-QM income analysis
Newfi integrates Prudent AI to deliver non-QM income analysis, cutting bank-statement turn times from 72 hours to as little as three.
Lawmakers urge FTC to probe real estate referral practices
Reps. McClellan and Beyer urge the FTC to investigate online real estate referral practices, citing undisclosed lead routing and higher costs.
Florida, California counties top ATTOM list of high-risk housing markets
Unemployment and foreclosure activity were the primary drivers of housing market risk in the first quarter of 2026, with clusters of vulnerable counties in Florida and California along with safer markets concentrated in Tennessee.
‘Stability matters more than ever’ as loan officer mobility slows again in 2025
RETR finds the LO mobility rate fell to 20.6% in 2025, even as producing LOs rose to 225,062 and switches stayed near 46,000.
KBW: Window for Fannie, Freddie privatization is narrowing
KBW says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac privatization is unlikely before the November 2026 midterms, resulting in lower stock price targets.
Eric Manley on how Atlantic Avenue became the No. 1 reverse broker in less than 4 years
Atlantic Avenue led 2025 HECM endorsements, grew to 70 staff members and reported $90 million in Q1 2026 volume amid proprietary loan growth.
eXp Realty added to Zillow RESPA lawsuit in Seattle
Second amended Zillow RESPA complaint adds eXp Realty, cites alleged steering to Zillow Home Loans, and raises named plaintiffs to 12.
AI-enabled home assistants could reshape real estate listings
AI-enabled home assistants could manage show readiness, access, and feedback, shifting listing operations from agent time to systems.
New York comptroller urges investors to block eXp’s move to Texas
New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli urged investors to vote against eXp’s Delaware to Texas reincorporation at next week’s annual meeting.
