2023: A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year For Mortgage Bankers

If 2022 was bad, more expenses, fewer sales, and thinner margins in 2023 makes 2024 a make-or-break year for many.

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FHFA Releases Q4 2023 National Mortgage Database

Lock-in effect shows signs of easing

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Apr 29, 2024
First American: Housing Market Nearly Overvalued Nationally

Affordability dipped 5% YOY.

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Apr 29, 2024
FDIC Announces Closure Of Republic First Bank

The Philadelphia-based lender's 32 branches will now be served by Fulton Bank

Regulation and Compliance
Apr 29, 2024
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Two Ex-Employees Of NJ Mortgage Business Charged in Fraud Scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced the charges last week.

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Apr 29, 2024
It's A Buyers' Market In Texas And Florida

Redfin says sellers are cutting their asking prices in the two southern states.

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Apr 26, 2024
Pending Home Sales Climbed 3.4% In March

National Association of Realtors reports gains in Northeast, South and West, with a slight drop in the Midwest

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Apr 26, 2024
Mortgage Rates Continue Their Ascent

The 30-year FRM averaged 7.17% as of April 25, 2024, up from last week, when it averaged 7.10%.

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Apr 26, 2024
February Delinquency Rates Remain Historically Low

Most homeowners with a mortgage still able to make their payments on time in February, CoreLogic report shows.

Analysis and Data
Apr 26, 2024
UWM, UMortgage Under Attack For Alleged Shell Scheme

A report released on April 25 by the hedge-funded media company alleges UWM set up a shell company, UMortgage.

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Apr 25, 2024
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“We’ve never lost money in a quarter in company history,” says Aaron VanTrojen, founder and CEO of Geneva Financial

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Texas Housing Insight: Sales And Prices Take A Plunge

Austin and Dallas show gains while Houston weakens and San Antonio plummets

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FHFA Releases Q4 2023 National Mortgage Database

Lock-in effect shows signs of easing

Analysis and Data
Apr 29, 2024
First American: Housing Market Nearly Overvalued Nationally

Affordability dipped 5% YOY.

Analysis and Data
Apr 29, 2024
FDIC Announces Closure Of Republic First Bank

The Philadelphia-based lender's 32 branches will now be served by Fulton Bank

Regulation and Compliance
Apr 29, 2024
Two Ex-Employees Of NJ Mortgage Business Charged in Fraud Scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced the charges last week.

Courts
Apr 29, 2024
It's A Buyers' Market In Texas And Florida

Redfin says sellers are cutting their asking prices in the two southern states.

Analysis and Data
Apr 26, 2024
Pending Home Sales Climbed 3.4% In March

National Association of Realtors reports gains in Northeast, South and West, with a slight drop in the Midwest

Analysis and Data
Apr 26, 2024
Mortgage Rates Continue Their Ascent

The 30-year FRM averaged 7.17% as of April 25, 2024, up from last week, when it averaged 7.10%.

Analysis and Data
Apr 26, 2024
UWM, UMortgage Under Attack For Alleged Shell Scheme

A report released on April 25 by the hedge-funded media company alleges UWM set up a shell company, UMortgage.

Industry News
Apr 25, 2024