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Compass International Holdings names president of integrated services

May 6, 2026 · 08:11 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Compass International Holdings has appointed a longtime executive to lead its integrated services division. Cory Perkins will oversee the unit, which…

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Mortgage Rate News

Mortgage Rates Make a More Serious Recovery

May 6, 2026 · 07:40 PM Matthew Graham Mortgage News Daily

Mortgage rates spiked sharply on Monday, hitting the highest levels in more than a month as escalation fears ramped up surrounding the Iran war. Yesterday…

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How AI accelerates construction draws and cuts review times

May 6, 2026 · 07:35 PM Tyler Williams HousingWire

Construction project finance plays a crucial, time-sensitive role in residential construction, helping contractors, remodelers, and builders access funding…

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Amended class-action lawsuit accuses Veterans United of ‘bait-and-switch’ tactics

May 6, 2026 · 07:25 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint against Veterans United Home Loans , owned by Mortgage Research Center , adding claims of “bait-and-switch” and…

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Build-to-rent explodes in Atlanta — and agents are taking notice

May 6, 2026 · 06:29 PM Jonathan Delozier HousingWire

No major U.S. metro area has more single-family rental (SFR) homes owned by institutional investors than Atlanta, with current totals sitting at roughly…

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UWM posts Q1 profit, Ishbia slams Two Harbors board in M&A battle

May 6, 2026 · 04:44 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes HousingWire

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) saw its origination engine cool in the first quarter compared to the previous three months, but the lender held the line on…

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The 10 best real estate marketing companies to boost your business in 2026

May 6, 2026 · 04:30 PM Emile L'Eplattenier, Gina Baker HousingWire

The most successful real estate agents aren’t always the ones with the most experience, but rather those who learn how to leverage real estate marketing…

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MLS competition grows as listing policies diverge nationwide

May 6, 2026 · 04:30 PM Brooklee Han HousingWire

Across the United States, there are over 500 MLSs serving real estate professionals. While some MLSs share nearly identical rules and policies, there are…

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Housing Industry News

UWM rolls out 1-0 buydowns, expands into home equity lending

May 6, 2026 · 03:05 PM Flávia Furlan Nunes, HousingWire Automation HousingWire

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is rolling out free 1-0 temporary rate buydowns on purchase loans alongside a new suite of home equity products aimed at…

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Housing Industry News

Deephaven Mortgage broadens Equity Advantage HELOC options

May 6, 2026 · 02:43 PM HousingWire Automation HousingWire

Deephaven Mortgage LLC has expanded its Equity Advantage HELOC product for wholesale and correspondent partners in 2026, doubling the maximum line amount to…

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