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Sarah Wolak

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Sarah Wolak is a staff writer at NMP.

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Trimming The Fat

Direct Wholesale Rates is a passion project aimed at cutting the retail margin

NMP
Mar 28, 2024
Trimming The Fat
Homeownership Expenses Eat Away Affordability

Of more than 500 counties analyzed by ATTOM, 97.8% are less affordable in the first quarter of 2024 than their historic averages.

Mar 27, 2024
MBA: Mortgage Applications Subside

Applications decreased 0.7% from one week earlier.

Mar 27, 2024
Matthew Blackmer Joins West Capital Lending

Blackmer formerly held roles at Sonar and Rocket Pro TPO.

Mar 26, 2024
Housing Supply Warms Up For Springtime

Redfin reported home supply climbed 5%, the biggest increase in almost a year.

Mar 25, 2024
Comings And Goings At AmeriHome

Chief Operating Officer John Hedlund announced his retirement on Thursday in a LinkedIn post.

Mortgage Rates Near Seven Percent

Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate climbed 13 basis points from last week.

Mar 22, 2024
Rocket's Tim Birkmeier To Retire

Birkmeier is bidding farewell after a 28-year career at Rocket Companies.

Planet Home Lending Welcomes A New Regional Sales Manager

Matt Kingsborough brings two decades of experience in mortgage lending and is based in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Mar 21, 2024
How NAR’s Settlement Impacts Homebuying

While the settlement's silver lining is that homes are expected to become more affordable, many uncertainties loom over the housing market.

Mar 19, 2024