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The promise and risk of AI in mortgage lending and secondary markets

The promise and risk of AI in mortgage lending and secondary markets

SitusAMC’s Julia Curran explains why mortgage AI requires rigorous testing, subject-matter expertise and human oversight to deliver efficiency without introducing new risk
You may not just have one credit score

You may not just have one credit score

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now allow VantageScore 4.0 as an alternative to Classic FICO for eligible loans
The ROAD to Housing Act: The latest milestone in the history of American public housing

The ROAD to Housing Act: The latest milestone in the history of American public housing

With 860,000 public housing units remaining, Congress locks in RAD authorization and extends its reach as investment totals $28.4 billion
Judge denies Zillow’s motion to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

Judge denies Zillow’s motion to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

Court cites 35%-40% referral fees and claims of 60% audience share in denying Zillow’s motion to dismiss
Jennifer Lopez Reveals Emotional Reality of Her Soon-to-Be-Empty Nest as Twins Leave Home for College

Jennifer Lopez Reveals Emotional Reality of Her Soon-to-Be-Empty Nest as Twins Leave Home for College

Jennifer Lopez is adjusting to a very different home life as her 18-year-old twins, Max and Emme, prepare to embark on their next chapter. The 57-year-old singer and actress—who is attempting to sell her and ex-husband Ben Affleck's $50 million marital mansion—opened up about the emotional reality o
Canadian GDP Stalls, But Revisions Add 1 In 10 Dollars of 2026 Growth

Canadian GDP Stalls, But Revisions Add 1 In 10 Dollars of 2026 Growth

Canada’s economy is growing faster than expected despite flat growth in the latest GDP report. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data shows gross domestic product (GDP) growth flat in July. Growth reported for half of sectors was offset by a contraction in the other half. New accompanying revisions show p
L.A.’s Infamous ‘Squatter Mansion’ Hits the Market for $4.4 Million After a New Coat of Paint

L.A.’s Infamous ‘Squatter Mansion’ Hits the Market for $4.4 Million After a New Coat of Paint

A vacant, graffiti-covered mansion in the Hollywood Hills, once overrun with squatters, has a new face-lift and is back on the market. For years, the six-bedroom, 12-bath mansion at 1754 Sunset Plaza sat empty after its owner, John Powers Middleton, appeared to abandon the property, creating a major
A Controversial Color Made This Bathroom Feel Like “a 5-Star Hotel"

A Controversial Color Made This Bathroom Feel Like “a 5-Star Hotel"

“They always say ‘make a small, dark room a lighter color to make it feel larger’ and I feel the opposite is true,” DIYer and influencer Ava Russo says. She’s always loved warmer colors and dark, moody rooms, so her and her fiancé Danny’s basic all-white bathroom was the perfect opportunity to explo
‘Catch Me If You Can’ Con Artist Frank Abagnale Warns AI Is Making Financial Fraud Easier Than Ever

‘Catch Me If You Can’ Con Artist Frank Abagnale Warns AI Is Making Financial Fraud Easier Than Ever

Frank Abagnale believes that artificial intelligence is making it faster and simpler to commit financial fraud than ever before. Abagnale, whose exploits were featured in the Steven Spielberg film "Catch Me If You Can," has since spent 50 years helping the FBI spot fraud. He freezes his credit, does
NYC Must Scrap 17,000 Pied-à-Terre Tax Notices in Court-Ordered Do-Over

NYC Must Scrap 17,000 Pied-à-Terre Tax Notices in Court-Ordered Do-Over

New York City must scrap roughly 17,000 notices sent to homeowners under its new pied-à-terre tax after a judge ruled officials improperly made New Yorkers prove they didn’t owe the surcharge before determining who actually did. “All previously Mailed Notices are to be cancelled,” Richmond County Su
The ‘choice market’ arrives as sellers face growing price pressure

The ‘choice market’ arrives as sellers face growing price pressure

Austin, Houston buyers gain choices as sellers cut prices
New homes still cost less than resales in many U.S. markets

New homes still cost less than resales in many U.S. markets

Zillow reports that new homes in July sold at $205 per square foot, compared with $212 for existing homes
Signature Homes thinks 100-day builds can win in a smaller market

Signature Homes thinks 100-day builds can win in a smaller market

Builder expects 530 closings and $430 million revenue in 2026, with 304 net orders in the first half
Craig Conover Almost Bought a Rental Property With the Money He Got After Selling Paige DeSorbo’s Engagement Ring

Craig Conover Almost Bought a Rental Property With the Money He Got After Selling Paige DeSorbo’s Engagement Ring

“Southern Charm” cast member Craig Conover almost expanded his real estate portfolio with the money he received from selling the engagement ring he purchased for “Summer House” alum Paige DeSorbo. The Bravo couple called it quits in November 2024 after about three years together, but on the Sept. 16
FHFA says Fannie, Freddie will use one LLPA grid for FICO and VantageScore

FHFA says Fannie, Freddie will use one LLPA grid for FICO and VantageScore

Change follows lender feedback after VantageScore 4.0 was approved for eligible conventional loans earlier this month
Sylvester Stallone Credits ‘Angel’ Wife Jennifer Flavin for Close Family Dynamic—Inside the Palm Beach Estate She Made ‘Home’

Sylvester Stallone Credits ‘Angel’ Wife Jennifer Flavin for Close Family Dynamic—Inside the Palm Beach Estate She Made ‘Home’

With the release of his new book—"The Steps: A Memoir"—actor Sylvester Stallone is opening about his life like never before. The "Rocky" star, 80, recently reflected on his 29-year marriage to Jennifer Flavin, admitting that given the chance for a "do-over," he'd speed up their relationship timeline
This Clever Diffuser Looks Just Like a Scented Candle — Without the Flame or Smoke

This Clever Diffuser Looks Just Like a Scented Candle — Without the Flame or Smoke

All of the yummy scents, without the flame. READ MORE...
I Used a Command Wall Planter as Bathroom Storage — Now I Want One in Every Room

I Used a Command Wall Planter as Bathroom Storage — Now I Want One in Every Room

It’s like having a catch-all dish on my wall. READ MORE...
Stay in Rock History: Kurt Cobain’s Famous 1990s Olympia Apartment Is Listed on Airbnb

Stay in Rock History: Kurt Cobain’s Famous 1990s Olympia Apartment Is Listed on Airbnb

Rock 'n' roll fanatics have the opportunity to step into history as one of Kurt Cobain’s apartments is now an Airbnb listing. Located on Pear Street in Olympia, WA, about 60 miles south of Seattle, the space has been updated and filled with Nirvana photos and memorabilia. The triplex building, which
The Contractor Pricing Gap: Why Remodeling Quotes Vary So Wildly These Days

The Contractor Pricing Gap: Why Remodeling Quotes Vary So Wildly These Days

Imagine you’re ready to renovate your kitchen. You get quotes from a few different contractors, only to find that they’re significantly different. Believe it or not, this is pretty normal. While prices are assuredly up given labor cost increases and the ongoing tariff costs being passed on to consu
10 Maximalist Rugs So Good, We’d Design an Entire Room Around Them

10 Maximalist Rugs So Good, We’d Design an Entire Room Around Them

They’re bold and beautiful. READ MORE...
Dylan Sprouse Shares Intimate Glimpse of Home Life With Newborn Daughter—Months After Intruder Scare at Their $2 Million L.A. Property

Dylan Sprouse Shares Intimate Glimpse of Home Life With Newborn Daughter—Months After Intruder Scare at Their $2 Million L.A. Property

Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin are settling into life at home as a family of three—and the new dad has offered an intimate glimpse into the everyday moments he's already cherishing with their newborn daughter. Just one day after the couple publicly revealed that they had welcomed their first child
What $285,000 Buys You in San Francisco: A Rare 355-Square-Foot Studio With an Eat-In Kitchen

What $285,000 Buys You in San Francisco: A Rare 355-Square-Foot Studio With an Eat-In Kitchen

If you are overwhelmed by the sky-high costs of renting in San Francisco and looking for an affordable residence, an adorable 355-square-foot studio just hit the market in the South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood for just $285,000. Located in a historic 12-unit Edwardian building built in 1911, the "
These Home Insurance Blind Spots Threaten Your Equity, If You Ignore Them

These Home Insurance Blind Spots Threaten Your Equity, If You Ignore Them

If you have home insurance, you might rightfully assume that if your house gets damaged, insurance will pay to fix it. Unfortunately, what your policy actually pays for could look very different from what you expect. A loss can be covered but still leave you with thousands of dollars to pay yourself
Former Professor Arrested for Palm Coast Sexual Battery Against Teen

Former Professor Arrested for Palm Coast Sexual Battery Against Teen

A former professor who lives in Palm Coast was re-arrested on Monday for sexual battery on a 15-year-old. The incident reportedly occurred at a hotel in Palm Coast, and the suspect was charged following the results of DNA testing from his initial arrest in July. 46-year-old Richard Tapia, a former p
Daytona Beach City Commission Passes Budget, Rolls Back Millage Rate

Daytona Beach City Commission Passes Budget, Rolls Back Millage Rate

The Daytona Beach City Commission last week approved the city budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-27. At their budget meeting on Wednesday, September 23, the City Commission passed a $402 million budget and approved a rolled-back millage rate of 5.7300. Both the final budget figure and millage rate were
NRMLA says it will keep pushing for HECM insurance changes after remarks by Ginnie Mae president

NRMLA says it will keep pushing for HECM insurance changes after remarks by Ginnie Mae president

NRMLA President Steve Irwin said the trade group will continue to lobby HUD, FHA on lowering the upfront mortgage insurance premium for federally insured reverse mortgages

EPIQUE NEWS LIVE

The promise and risk of AI in mortgage lending and secondary markets

The promise and risk of AI in mortgage lending and secondary markets

You may not just have one credit score

You may not just have one credit score

The ROAD to Housing Act: The latest milestone in the history of American public housing

The ROAD to Housing Act: The latest milestone in the history of American public housing

Judge denies Zillow’s motion to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

Judge denies Zillow’s motion to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

Jennifer Lopez Reveals Emotional Reality of Her Soon-to-Be-Empty Nest as Twins Leave Home for College

Jennifer Lopez Reveals Emotional Reality of Her Soon-to-Be-Empty Nest as Twins Leave Home for College

Canadian GDP Stalls, But Revisions Add 1 In 10 Dollars of 2026 Growth

Canadian GDP Stalls, But Revisions Add 1 In 10 Dollars of 2026 Growth

L.A.’s Infamous ‘Squatter Mansion’ Hits the Market for $4.4 Million After a New Coat of Paint

L.A.’s Infamous ‘Squatter Mansion’ Hits the Market for $4.4 Million After a New Coat of Paint

A Controversial Color Made This Bathroom Feel Like “a 5-Star Hotel"

A Controversial Color Made This Bathroom Feel Like “a 5-Star Hotel"

‘Catch Me If You Can’ Con Artist Frank Abagnale Warns AI Is Making Financial Fraud Easier Than Ever

‘Catch Me If You Can’ Con Artist Frank Abagnale Warns AI Is Making Financial Fraud Easier Than Ever

NYC Must Scrap 17,000 Pied-à-Terre Tax Notices in Court-Ordered Do-Over

NYC Must Scrap 17,000 Pied-à-Terre Tax Notices in Court-Ordered Do-Over

The ‘choice market’ arrives as sellers face growing price pressure

The ‘choice market’ arrives as sellers face growing price pressure

New homes still cost less than resales in many U.S. markets

New homes still cost less than resales in many U.S. markets

Signature Homes thinks 100-day builds can win in a smaller market

Signature Homes thinks 100-day builds can win in a smaller market

Craig Conover Almost Bought a Rental Property With the Money He Got After Selling Paige DeSorbo’s Engagement Ring

Craig Conover Almost Bought a Rental Property With the Money He Got After Selling Paige DeSorbo’s Engagement Ring

FHFA says Fannie, Freddie will use one LLPA grid for FICO and VantageScore

FHFA says Fannie, Freddie will use one LLPA grid for FICO and VantageScore

Sylvester Stallone Credits ‘Angel’ Wife Jennifer Flavin for Close Family Dynamic—Inside the Palm Beach Estate She Made ‘Home’

Sylvester Stallone Credits ‘Angel’ Wife Jennifer Flavin for Close Family Dynamic—Inside the Palm Beach Estate She Made ‘Home’

This Clever Diffuser Looks Just Like a Scented Candle — Without the Flame or Smoke

This Clever Diffuser Looks Just Like a Scented Candle — Without the Flame or Smoke

I Used a Command Wall Planter as Bathroom Storage — Now I Want One in Every Room

I Used a Command Wall Planter as Bathroom Storage — Now I Want One in Every Room

Stay in Rock History: Kurt Cobain’s Famous 1990s Olympia Apartment Is Listed on Airbnb

Stay in Rock History: Kurt Cobain’s Famous 1990s Olympia Apartment Is Listed on Airbnb

The Contractor Pricing Gap: Why Remodeling Quotes Vary So Wildly These Days

The Contractor Pricing Gap: Why Remodeling Quotes Vary So Wildly These Days

10 Maximalist Rugs So Good, We’d Design an Entire Room Around Them

10 Maximalist Rugs So Good, We’d Design an Entire Room Around Them

Dylan Sprouse Shares Intimate Glimpse of Home Life With Newborn Daughter—Months After Intruder Scare at Their $2 Million L.A. Property

Dylan Sprouse Shares Intimate Glimpse of Home Life With Newborn Daughter—Months After Intruder Scare at Their $2 Million L.A. Property

What $285,000 Buys You in San Francisco: A Rare 355-Square-Foot Studio With an Eat-In Kitchen

What $285,000 Buys You in San Francisco: A Rare 355-Square-Foot Studio With an Eat-In Kitchen

These Home Insurance Blind Spots Threaten Your Equity, If You Ignore Them

These Home Insurance Blind Spots Threaten Your Equity, If You Ignore Them

Former Professor Arrested for Palm Coast Sexual Battery Against Teen

Former Professor Arrested for Palm Coast Sexual Battery Against Teen

Daytona Beach City Commission Passes Budget, Rolls Back Millage Rate

Daytona Beach City Commission Passes Budget, Rolls Back Millage Rate

NRMLA says it will keep pushing for HECM insurance changes after remarks by Ginnie Mae president

NRMLA says it will keep pushing for HECM insurance changes after remarks by Ginnie Mae president