NAMB warns of unintended harm to borrowers in mortgage reform bill: Hails legislative call for national standards for all originators

National Mortgage Professional

Nov 01, 2007

Ohio industry appointments update - 11/16/2007MortgagePress.comOhio mortgage industry positions • Dennis E. Eckart, a former U.S. congressman representing Ohio, has been appointed senior advisor at Scala Real Estate Partners LP.

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Nov 01, 2007

Analysis and Data

May Sees Largest Monthly Slowdown In Home Price Growth Since 2006

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Acquisition plans originally announced April 28th.

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