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Plaintiffs oppose Veterans United motion to dismiss amended RESPA class-action suit
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As mortgage rates stabilize and inventory grows, the HousingWire 2026 Housing Market forecast points to modest price changes and improved conditions for buyers this year. Our forecast range for the 10-year yield is between 3.80% and 4.60% with mortgage rates ranging from 5.75% to 6.75%. If mortgage rates stay below 6.25%, we will get an additional 237,000 existing home sales in 2026.
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Plaintiffs oppose Veterans United motion to dismiss amended RESPA class-action suit
Jul 10, 2026Fifteen named plaintiffs allege that Veterans United Home Loans — the nation’s largest VA mortgage lender — ran an illegal kickback and steering scheme that funneled borrowers into overpriced loans.
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MBA analysis finds minimal pricing impact from single credit score approach
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West Capital Lending opposes loanDepot bid to dismiss TILA comp suit
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Opinion: Why the dual credit score mandate raises costs for small businesses without clear benefits
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The capital stack evolution: How proprietary preferred equity behind Freddie Mac loans solves a key borrower dilemma
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Fed names task force members as it examines monetary policy decision-making
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