• IMBs originate 84% of residential mortgages in 2025,Sarah Wolak

    IMBs originate 84% of residential mortgages in 2025

    The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) on Thursday released its 2025 report on independent mortgage banks (IMBs), highlighting these companies as the “dominant” force in mortgage lending as they originated 84.1% of all U.S. single-family mortgages last year. CHLA cited data from the Urban Inst

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  • Beaufort County residents, SCDOT prepare for freezing weekend ,Aaron  Dixon

    Beaufort County residents, SCDOT prepare for freezing weekend

    BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - The Lowcountry is bracing for the possibility of a winter storm that could shake up weekend plans.People are already heading to stores to stock up on supplies, and the South Carolina Department of Transportation says they are prepared and ready to go when called.From salt to

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  • Winter Weather Safety: Coastal Georgia counties prepare for frosty weekend,Cam McCann

    Winter Weather Safety: Coastal Georgia counties prepare for frosty weekend

    EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Wintry conditions are expected not just in the lowcountry, but in nearby Georgia counties as well. As communities brace for the weekend’s frosty weather, emergency management officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay safe during the coming cold spell.D

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