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April 2026

Beazer Homes CEO Allan Merrill on sustainability and affordability

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Success in business is rarely a solo act. Great careers are often shaped by great mentors, and exceptional teams make for exceptional companies.  Allan Merrill, Chairman, President and CEO of Beazer Homes, attests to both truisms. Under Merrill’s leadership, Beazer Homes has become a leader in delivering durable, energy-efficient homes, becoming the first national homebuilder […]

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How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros

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Real estate fraud has evolved rapidly, and professionals across the industry already recognize that today’s schemes are more complex and convincing than ever. What has changed most is the scale — driven by artificial intelligence (AI) that can generate realistic emails, cloned voices and even live deepfake video impersonations of buyers, sellers or agents. In

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FSBO.com launches loan officer portal for consumer-directed listings

Homebuying, Loan Officer, Mortgage, NEXA Lending, Real Estate /

FSBO.com on Wednesday announced the launch of a new loan officer portal designed to integrate mortgage professionals earlier into the for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) home selling process, as the company looks to create a more structured and collaborative transaction model. The platform allows loan officers to assist sellers with listing creation, marketing and buyer screening, while also

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Mortgage industry welcomes new credit score models, urges further reform

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The majority of mortgage industry trade groups and professionals reacted in a supportive but pragmatic way following an announcement from federal housing agencies that detailed moves to modernize mortgage underwriting by introducing newer credit scoring models. They largely welcomed the shift while emphasizing that the real test will be in execution and follow-through. The announcement

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FHFA launches VantageScore 4.0 pilot; HUD signals FICO 10T for FHA

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Federal agencies on Wednesday took steps to bring newer credit scoring models into the mortgage underwriting process, marking a significant shift in how borrower risk is evaluated. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the adoption of FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0 for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans in the

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Support grows for Whitmer housing zoning reform bills in Michigan

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Michigan lawmakers returned from spring recess with housing affordability clearly in their sights. A bipartisan group shepherding a package of bills this week picked up strong support from a coalition of housing advocates and business groups, including the Home Builders Association of Michigan. That backing could help pass an initiative Gov. Gretchen Whitmer launched earlier this

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Castlelake expands mortgage credit platform with Resfin Partners acquisition

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Asset manager Castlelake has acquired a majority ownership stake in Resfin Partners, the parent company of mortgage correspondent business Eastview and lender to residential real estate investor Lendmarq, the firm announced on Wednesday. Over a multiyear relationship, Castlelake has acquired more than 4,000 senior structured loans from Eastview and Lendmarq, representing more than $2 billion

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NAMB, Chenoa Fund partner on down payment assistance access

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The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) has formed a partnership with the Chenoa Fund, a down payment assistance program, to help mortgage brokers better serve first-time and underserved homebuyers who struggle with upfront homebuying costs, the organizations announced on Wednesday. Through the collaboration, NAMB members will gain enhanced access to Chenoa Fund programs, tools

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Mortgage Rates Maintaining a Tight Range Amid War-Related Uncertainty

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Rates remain focused on oil prices and war-related developments. With yesterday’s ceasefire extension and today’s ambiguity over the time frame of that extension, rates are in a distinct holding pattern until the next phase of escalation/de-escalation comes into better focus. For now, the market is generally betting on de-escalation as seen in stocks being near

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Credit risk transfers earn bipartisan praise

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Key insight: Republicans and Democrats alike touted the ability of credit risk transfers to spread risk around the financial system during a hearing Wednesday, with lawmakers especially supporting the tool’s utility in housing finance and for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  Forward look: No specific legislation was under consideration during the hearing, but lawmakers’ discussions

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