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Christine Stuart

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Christine Stuart is the news director at NMP.

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Optimal Blue Reports Sharp Decline In Rate Lock Volumes

September sees 20% drop in rate lock volumes, marking a four-month downward trend, amidst rising interest rates and seasonal purchase fluctuations.

Oct 12, 2023
Foreclosure Rates Soar In Q3 2023, Nearing Pre-Pandemic Peaks

ATTOM report reveals a 34% yearly surge; states like North Carolina and Louisiana see steepest increases.

Oct 12, 2023
Tom Byrne Joins Cenlar FSB As VP Of Quality Control

Cenlar FSB boosts its leadership with a seasoned expert in risk management and quality assurance.

Oct 11, 2023
Mortgage Applications See Slight Uptick, Despite Soaring Interest Rates

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s data reveals a modest increase in applications, but overall activity remains subdued as interest rates hit their highest levels since 2000.

Oct 11, 2023
CFPB Sues Freedom Mortgage Over Alleged Data Missteps

After a prior $1.75 million penalty, the mortgage giant faces another lawsuit over breach of federal requirements and inaccurate data submissions.

Oct 10, 2023
Hispanics Poised To Be 70% Of U.S. Homebuying by 2040

Younger Hispanic homebuyers grapple with high prices and denial rates, yet remain optimistic about dominating the housing market future.

Oct 10, 2023
Mortgage Credit Availability Rises In September, Signaling Loosening Credit Standards

MBA report reveals a slight increase in loan offerings to counter rising mortgage rates, while industry braces for decline in origination volume.

Oct 10, 2023
Access Denied: U.S. Homeowners Struggle To Tap Into Rising Equity

Rising real estate wealth juxtaposed by alarming inaccessibility - exploring the barriers keeping Americans from their home equity treasure trove.

Oct 10, 2023
Mortgage Assistance On The Rise

Family to the rescue in today's housing market hurdles.

Oct 10, 2023
Mortgage Maven Joins Plunk's Advisory Board

Joe Dahleen, with 30 years in the mortgage industry, set to steer Plunk towards groundbreaking AI-powered real estate lending solutions.

Oct 10, 2023