Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, February 28. Hackers broke into a division of the Justice Department and stole personal information about targets and employees. Britain and the European Union agreed to resolve a trade conflict in Northern Ireland. Another earthquake struck Turkey in the same region devastated by a quake earlier this month.
The Mortgage Note Reports
Shut Down: Officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are taking action against a California-based mortgage lender that allegedly sent misleading advertisements to military families.
Home Prices Wane: Home price appreciation continued to cool in December, with some pricey Western markets seeing prices drop year-over-year.
Better.com Roll Out: Better.com has launched Equity Unlocker, a new product for Amazon employees with vested equity in the company.
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In other mortgage and housing news…
CFPB Challenged: The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
RON Passed: The House passed the SECURE Notarization Act yesterday, authorizing and creating national standards for remote online notarization.
All Cash On The Rise: The share of all-cash deals rose to its highest level since 2013, but investors have retreated, suggesting regular buyers are stepping in.
Company News: New American Funding became the exclusive mortgage partner of news org Patch; Exquifax made expanded mortgage credit reports more accessible.