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Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as mortgage lenders look for stability

May 13, 2026 · 6:56 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh on Wednesday to succeed Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve , sparking hopes within the mortgage industry for…

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With a permit shot clock, Georgia builders gain leverage

May 13, 2026 · 6:47 PM Richard Lawson HousingWire

Georgia home builders are set to see faster, more predictable permitting timelines after Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law this week, marking one…

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Zillow lawsuit sparks LinkedIn debate over listings transparency, control

May 13, 2026 · 6:39 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

An industry-wide debate has broken out in the comment section of a LinkedIn post made by Zillow ’s chief industry development officer, regarding the…

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Winning listings in today’s market requires a different conversation

May 13, 2026 · 5:33 PM Darryl Davis HousingWire

Let me paint a picture you’ve probably lived a hundred times. You walk into a seller’s home with a leather portfolio, a tablet loaded with slides, and a…

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Movement’s reverse mortgage leaders on forming better sales strategies

May 13, 2026 · 4:56 PM Neil Pierson HousingWire

At a time when some reverse mortgage lenders are struggling to bring new business through the door, Movement Mortgage is an example of a company that’s…

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Why mortgage purchase apps are holding up even with rising rates

May 13, 2026 · 4:13 PM Logan Mohtashami HousingWire

Today, the MBA’s purchase application data showed 4% week-to-week growth and 7% year-over-year growth, even though mortgage rates are near yearly highs and…

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GO Mortgage expands by launching TPO channel

May 13, 2026 · 3:52 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

GO Mortgage has launched a third-party origination (TPO) channel built on a new wholesale platform , the company announced Tuesday. Leading the effort is…

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Mungo appoints Ric Rojas president of its new Mid-Atlantic region

May 13, 2026 · 3:30 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Mungo Homes named homebuilding operations standout Ric Rojas as president of its newly created Mid-Atlantic region, a leadership role designed to support…

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Rithm Capital raises $500M in unsecured debt

May 13, 2026 · 3:07 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

New York-based Rithm Capital Corp. , the parent of multichannel mortgage lender Newrez , on Tuesday priced a $500 million offering of senior unsecured notes…

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Rohit Chopra to head California consumer services agency

May 13, 2026 · 2:52 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the appointment of former federal regulator Rohit Chopra to serve as secretary of the state’s newly…

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