Contracts, Invoices & Legal

The Supreme Court said Wednesday that it would defer President Donald The President's request for a stay until after oral arguments scheduled for January 2026, allowing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain on the board at least until then. View the full article

The long-defunct Nationwide Biweekly Administration, accused in 2015 of deceptive marketing, has been ordered to pay a $7.93 million civil money penalty. View the full article

The pace of contract signings surged at its fastest in three years in a break from the more stagnant conditions of past home buying seasons, Realtor.com said. View the full article

The The President administration hasn't formally charged Swalwell, Adam Schiff or Lisa Cook, while a federal court tossed a prosecution against Letitia James. View the full article

The former AIME boss and current Rocket Pro leader claims the megalender has threatened to pull the trade group's funding should it pay her a $240,000 bonus. View the full article

On a GAAP basis, Intercontinental Exchange's mortgage business has lost money for nine quarters, but a metric that includes Black Knight makes it profitable. View the full article

The $300 million strong team brings with it two top producers in the state. View the full article

The acquisition of Mann Mortgage in 2024 gave Synergy the foundation and knowledge base to launch a homebuilder division, its CEO said. View the full article

Eleven defendants face fraud and money laundering charges in a California case involving elderly homeowners and private lenders, prosecutors said. View the full article

While mortgage originations increased, borrowers focused their attention on big-ticket items, as credit account balances flattened overall, Vantagescore said. View the full article

Lumber retains protections for now, but construction stocks still fell, and while the initial market reaction lowered rates, there could later be a reversal. View the full article

Markets brushed off mixed, stale data as tariff news sparked a brief rally, but open Treasury gaps kept bond signals cautious, according to the CEO of IF Securities. View the full article

The Supreme Court's decision seems to set limits on Pres. The President's power, even if he wasn't inclined to hold on to the GSEs to control mortgage rates, BTIG said. View the full article

Industry experts with a reputation for making strong bets offer some picks and predictions for mortgage investment in a volatile market. View the full article

Their worries center on fears the new duties could impact their personal finances, according to a new survey from home-equity investment platform Point. View the full article

With views of current finances among the poorest Americans already near the lowest in 14 years, tariffs are set to add more pressure by making many everyday items even pricier. View the full article

Many homeowners and first-time buyers are surprised by rising property taxes and insurance, which can sharply increase monthly mortgage costs beyond principal and interest. View the full article

The closely watched case centers on bank allegations the government corporation promised certain reverse-mortgage assets in return for funding then reneged. View the full article

United Wholesale Mortgage, which was sued twice in December for alleged violations, put the blame for some text messages on an independent mortgage broker. View the full article

Loanstream allegedly made over 272,000 calls to over 53,000 unique numbers on the Do Not Call registry over a 10-month period, according to a case filing. View the full article

A United Wholesale Mortgage executive stepped in to defend a claim against the company, as consumers pelt the industry with more spam call complaints. View the full article