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NAF rebrands initiative designed to boost Black homeownership

Housing Wire

Multichannel mortgage lender New American Funding (NAF) announced this week the relaunch of its initiative designed to recruit, educate and expand loan officer understanding around issues faced by borrowers of color as “ NAF Black Impact.”

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FinCEN expands GTOs on all-cash real estate transactions

Housing Wire

Northern Virginia and Maryland (DMV) area, Baltimore, Fairfield County Connecticut and Seattle, title insurance companies are now required by law to file reports identifying individuals who made all-cash real estate purchases exceeding $300,000 through shell companies in the Texas cities of Houston and Laredo.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Many Massachusetts real estate schools offer online courses. After completing an approved course of study, you’ll be able to sit the state real estate exam. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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FinCEN expands GTOs of all-cash home sales yet again

Housing Wire

The GTOs require title companies to identify the people behind shell companies used in all-cash purchases of residential real estate. real estate market to launder money. real estate market to launder money. real estate market in December 2021. financial system.

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Net Promoter System creator joins eXp board

Housing Wire

Conducting regular NPS surveys with our agents and staff since 2016 is core to delivering on our agent-centric mission, and Fred shared his wisdom with our team at this year’s Shareholder Summit. eXp Canada will greatly benefit from his experience and wisdom.”

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Trade groups warn of “unintended consequences” from proposed AVM rules

Housing Wire

On June 1 , six federal agencies requested comments from the public on a rule designed to ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.

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Doug Duncan to speak at Engage Marketing June 17

Housing Wire

Under Duncan’s leadership, Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group (ESR) won the NABE Outlook Award, presented annually for the most accurate GDP and Treasury note yield forecasts, in both 2015 and 2016 – the first recipient in the award’s history to capture the honor two years in a row. Not a member?

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