October 2025

Buyer agency agreements test limits of real estate agent-buyer trust

In August 2024, as many in the real estate industry prepared for the terms of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement to go into effect, industry professionals began wondering how agents would handle breached buyer agency agreements and if lawsuits would ensue. Fast forward 13 months, and this issue has become […]

Buyer agency agreements test limits of real estate agent-buyer trust Read More »

Big banks beat Q3 earnings expectations, with modest growth in mortgages

Third-quarter earnings for big banks Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup Inc. surpassed investor expectations on Tuesday, marking Wall Street’s resilience during fickle economic times. Wells Fargo’s revenue for Q3 2025 reached $21.43 billion, compared to an expected $21.14 billion. As a result, the company’s stock surged 7.51% and closed at $82.08 in pre-market trading.

Big banks beat Q3 earnings expectations, with modest growth in mortgages Read More »

Finance of America partners with Better to expand into home equity lending

Finance of America (FOA) will begin offering home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans for homeowners ages 55 and older through the Tinman AI Platform that’s owned by Better Home & Finance Holding Co. At the same time, FOA will become Better’s partner for reverse mortgages, the companies announced Tuesday. “Our partnership

Finance of America partners with Better to expand into home equity lending Read More »