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Non-QM Is Where It's At

Loan officers' survival, that is.

Non-QM
Sep 21, 2023
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PMMS 20230921
Mortgage Rates Cling To 7% Threshold, Dampening Homebuying Spirit

Freddie Mac reveals continued high rates amid cooling housing demand; construction sector hit hardest as potential homebuyers await fall for relief.

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Rising Mortgage Rates Drive Borrowers To Buydown Points

Western states lead in adoption as homeowners seek short-term relief.

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Mortgage Rates And Home Prices Soar, Leaving Homebuyers In Limbo

Redfin report highlights slump in sales, yet a glimmer of hope as new listings tick up.

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Sep 22, 2023
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Freddie Mac reveals continued high rates amid cooling housing demand; construction sector hit hardest as potential homebuyers await fall for relief.

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Sep 21, 2023

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Non-QM Is Where It's At

Loan officers' survival, that is.

Non-QM
Sep 21, 2023
Existing-Home Sales Dip in August, Yet Home Prices Surge

As existing-home sales dip further, median prices rise unabated.

Analysis and Data
Sep 21, 2023
Home Flipping Sees Profit Rebound in Q2, Despite Decreased Activity

ATTOM report indicates an uptick in investor ROI amid broader housing market rebound; all-cash purchases on the decline as loan-backed buying shows promise.

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Sep 21, 2023
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As the rich get richer, so do their originators

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If You Build It, They Will Come

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Longtime pros launch new company, see early success

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‘I’m pushing hard because of the fear of never wanting to go back to that day.’

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Florida Battles A Riptide Of Closing Problems

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Comerica Welcomes New Regulatory Professional

Kristina Janssens named senior vice president and chief compliance officer.

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Sep 21, 2023
Home Point Settles For $5 Million Over Alleged IPO Misrepresentations

Investors claim the mortgage lender overstated its cost efficiency and resilience ahead of its 2021 public launch.

Courts
Sep 21, 2023
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady But Eyes Future Hike

Fed retains current rate between 5.25%-5.5%; Housing market may see a shift as inflationary pressures are monitored and policy adjustments are made.

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Sep 20, 2023
Entrapment Is The Name Of The Game

NTRAPS target seniors, low-income borrowers, consumer and title advocates say.

Courts
Sep 20, 2023

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Make sure you’ve got expertise in more than standard plain-vanilla mortgages.

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Respect Different Perspectives

Keeping an open mind will also lead to keeping more clients.

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Housing Support In Theory, Not In Practice

As the U.S. grapples with a housing shortfall, personal preferences and political divides challenge the 'Yes In My Backyard' sentiment.

Analysis and Data
Sep 20, 2023
CFPB Issues Guidance On AI In Credit Underwriting

Creditors must provide specific and accurate reasons for credit denials, even with complex AI models.

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Sep 19, 2023
Mortgage Applications Surge 5.4% Last Week

Refinance activity shows growth, but remains significantly below last year's figures.

Analysis and Data
Sep 19, 2023
Alterra Home Loans Names New President

Fernando Ospina had served as an SVP for Nevada mortgage bank.

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Sep 19, 2023