FHA wants added flexibilities for borrowers renting out a bedroom

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Wednesday posted a proposed Mortgagee Letter (ML) that would add flexibility for people receiving rental income from “boarders” who pay for space in an existing dwelling when considering them for an FHA-insured mortgage.Borrowers receiving rental income fr
Read MoreHSBC commits $25M to NCRC partnership following redlining allegations

HSBC has agreed to direct $25 million over the next four years to support underserved communities in an agreement with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) following allegations of redlining, the parties announced on Wednesday. In August 2023, the bank disclosed it was under investig
Read More76% of home sellers say real estate agents are absolutely worth it

Nearly three quarters of recent American home sellers said in a Clever survey that using a traditional real estate agent is the best way to sell. As real estate agents adjust to sweeping changes brought by the commission lawsuit settlement, a new report from discount brokerage Clever Real Estate rev
Read MoreAntitrust lawsuit over MLS access dismissed in California

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is getting a temporary reprieve from the latest antitrust suit it’s fighting regarding “three-way membership agreements” for MLS access.On Monday, the complaint filed earlier this month in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles by John Diaz was dismissed by Jud
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