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Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) has introduced new disclosure requirements aimed at increasing transparency around referral fees in residential real estate transactions across Washington state. The changes include a new stand-alone Referral Disclosure form and updates to brokerage services agreements. These additions are intended to inform buyers and sellers when a broker receives or pays […]

After topping out on May 21st, the average day for mortgage rates has been a good one.  This has been especially true since June 6th with our 30yr fixed index moving down almost 0.25% through this afternoon. Today’s gains contributed nicely with a drop of 0.07%. Normally, we’d point to the economic release calendar to

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac unveiled a new strategy for their legacy joint venture, aligning with priorities set by President Trump and their federal overseer. Their Common Securitization Solutions JV will be renamed U.S. Financial Technology to reflect a new role in which it will sell access to the mortgage-backed securities platform used to manage