Trump reportedly renews bid to oust Fed Gov. Lisa Cook

President Donald Trump is reportedly moving forward with a renewed attempt to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations.  The White House this week sent Cook a letter stating the president is “considering” removing her and demanding she respond to the allegations within t

UWM downgraded by Fitch after Q2 loss, Oaktree deal

Fitch Ratings downgraded the long-term issuer default ratings of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) to B+ from BB-, citing a sharp increase in leverage driven by second-quarter losses and higher borrowings. UWM’s ratings outlook is stable, Fitch said. UWM’s corporate leverage, measured as gross nonfund

CEO Panel: Taking the Risk Out of AI

Above, from left, Rajeev Sajja, Marki Lemons Ryhal, Charles Oppler, Amy Gromowski and Matthew Rathbun AI usage has increased exponentially over the past year, as brokers and agents implement the technology to increase efficiency, enhance relationships and modernize marketing. But with AI’s advantage

REMAX, Keller Williams win final approval of Batton 1 settlement

REMAX and Keller Williams have received final approval of their homebuyer commission lawsuit settlement agreements in the Batton 1 lawsuit.  Judge LaShonda Hunt, who is overseeing both of the Batton lawsuits, granted final approval to both settlements this week after a fairness hearing on Tuesday.