| Date | Title | Description |
| 17.04.2025 | The CFPB's Tug-of-War: A Battle for Consumer Protection | In the realm of consumer finance, a storm brews. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) stands at the center, a lighthouse in turbulent waters. Created after the 2008 financial crisis, its mission is clear: protect consumers from t... |
| 15.04.2025 | Texas judge throws out rule that would have capped credit card late fees | “This is a win for consumers and common sense. If the CFPB’s rule had gone into effect, it would have resulted in more late payments, lower credit scores, higher interest rates and reduced credit access for those who need it most. It would ... |
| 10.03.2025 | Jason Mitchell Group announces merger with Arkansas-based iRealty | The Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) couldn’t have asked for a better two weeks.
The Arizona-based brokerage announced Monday that it has merged with iRealty, a brokerage in Arkansas that boasts almost 200 agents and roughly 1,400 transaction sid... |
| 05.03.2025 | Business | CFPB drops lawsuit against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud | The dismissal comes less than a week after the CFPB dropped several enforcement actions against companies like Capital One and Rocket Homes.
In notices of voluntary dismissals that were filed, the CFPB dropped lawsuits it had brought agains... |
| 28.02.2025 | Navigating the Storm: Protecting Borrowers in Uncertain Times | In a world where the winds of change blow fiercely, student loan borrowers find themselves at a crossroads. The U.S. Department of Education faces unprecedented threats, and consumer advocates are sounding the alarm. The stakes are high, an... |
| 27.02.2025 | Business | The CFPB drops its enforcement lawsuits against Capital One, Rocket Homes and more | Last month, the CFPB sued Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts — with the bureau accusing the banking giant of “cheating” customers out of more than $2 billion in lost interes... |
| 25.02.2025 | Business | R.I.P. CFPB? What’s at stake if the watchdog agency goes dark | Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the primary architect behind the CFPB’s creation, has been vocal in its defense. “I fought to create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the same reason I’m fighting to defend it: big banks shouldn’t be able ... |
| 24.01.2025 | Turbulence in the Mortgage Skies: Rocket Mortgage Faces Legal and Technological Challenges | The world of real estate is a double-edged sword. On one side, it promises dreams of homeownership. On the other, it harbors pitfalls that can lead to legal battles and reputational damage. Recently, Rocket Mortgage found itself navigating ... |
| 22.01.2025 | Rocket launches AI-powered website Rocket.com | Rocket Companies today announced the launch of Rocket.com, officially putting Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Homes on the same platform. Per a release from the Detroit-based fintech, the Rocket.com website is an AI-driven, “intuitive” experienc... |
| 23.12.2024 | CFPB Targets Rocket Mortgage for Alleged Kickbacks | The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Rocket Homes claiming kickbacks for real estate brokers and agents who steered customers to use the platform for mortgages.
The CFPB reported that it had also sued ... |
| 29.10.2024 | Navigating the Digital Trust Landscape: DigiCert's New Chief Trust Officer | In the digital age, trust is the currency of the internet. It’s fragile, easily broken, and harder to rebuild. DigiCert, a leader in digital security, understands this. They recently appointed Lakshmi Hanspal as their Chief Trust Officer. T... |
| 28.10.2024 | NestGen Gives First-Time Home Buyers the Real Deal on Realtors | Nestment x JMG
In partnership with Nestment, buyers will learn how to engage with the right realtor for their unique home buying needs
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For many first-time home buyers, the real estate proce... |
| 01.02.2024 |
Announcing the 2024 Tech100 Real Estate winners! | The Tech100 Real Estate award celebrates the most innovative and impactful organizations in housing. More than just an acknowledgment; the Tech100 award is a testament to the transformative impact these companies have made, propelling the r... |
| 04.10.2023 | Why now is a good time to buy property in New York City | New York City. Beata Zawrzel/Getty Images
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Now may be the time to consider New York City's housing market according to a third-quarter report.
Sales in Manhattan are down over 30%, brokerage Douglas Elliman reports.
There's a lot ... |
| 14.07.2023 | These are the 3 best markets for long-distance real-estate investors to capitalize on both strong cash flows and property value appreciation, according to an expert who's written multiple books on inv... | Christian Hinkle/Shutterstock This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
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David Greene says Alabama, Southern Georgia, and Northern Florida are ripe markets for appreciatio... |
| 21.03.2023 | Get ready: Gen Z is coming for the housing market | Soli Cayetano finally had some time on her hands. The soon-to-be college graduate was stuck at home in the spring of 2020 and coasting through Zoom classes. Normally her part-time job leasing out office space kept her busy, but those servic... |
| 21.03.2023 | Gen Z is coming for the housing market | Redeem now
Soli Cayetano finally had some time on her hands. The soon-to-be college graduate was stuck at home in the spring of 2020 and coasting through Zoom classes. Normally her part-time job leasing out office space kept her busy, but t... |
| 01.03.2023 | Announcing the 2023 Tech100 Real Estate Winners | For more than a decade, the HW Tech100 program has identified and recognized the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries.
The 2023 Tech100 Real Estate winners are changing the home sales process ... |
| 08.11.2022 | ‘Not New York City’ Startup Stock On The Rise | 24 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Those who have traveled across New York State can attest that it really is two places.
There is New York City. And there is Not New York City. Both are unique, vibrant and gritty. But, in many ways,... |
| 07.04.2022 | Millennials are scooping up homes sight-unseen — and it's going to change the housing market forever | This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.
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Imagine spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on an object without seeing it in person or touching it. That may make most pe... |
| 21.03.2022 | Over half of homeowners believe solar adds value to their homes – so why aren’t there more installs? | Over half of homeowners believe solar adds value to their homes – so why aren’t there more installs?
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In 2021, solar became yet another victim of supply chain challenges, increasing 18 perce... |
| 11.03.2022 | Survey said a majority of homeowners want to go solar, but up-front costs are a deterrent | A recent survey conducted by Rocket Homes, a national platform for homebuyers, found that 66.5% of those who don’t have solar on their homes are interested in getting it in the future.
To understand homeowner interest in and experience with... |
| - | Top 10 U.S. counties where prospective buyers need to earn the most to afford a home—80% are in California | Buying a home is already a pretty significant — and stressful — purchase, but tack on the current state of the housing market and the process becomes even more daunting.
ATTOM, a property data provider, ranked the U.S. counties where the hi... |
| - | Rocket Homes | Beyond finding houses on Rockethomes.com and its mobile apps, RocketHome’s website supplies Americans with easy-to-consume market intelligence, helping ensure they make informed decisions. Rocket Homes Housing Market Reports provide insight... |