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Optimism Weakens And Financial Stress Heightens

The latest IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a national poll that measures consumer confidence, dropped for the third consecutive month.

Analysis and Data
Berkshire Hills Bancorp Adds Mortgage Pro As EVP, Head Of Consumer Lending

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. named Ellen Steinfeld as executive vice president, head of consumer lending and payments.

Community
Notarize And Snapdocs Announce Partnership

Notarize and Snapdocs, Inc. entered a partnership in which brings two digital closing companies together in hopes to further streamline the closing process.

Tech
Lenders Anticipate Tighter Profit Margins In Q3

For the fourth consecutive quarter, mortgage lenders expect near-term profitability to decrease, according to Fannie Mae’s Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey.

Analysis and Data
Average Down Payments More Than $46K In 50 Largest Metros

With home prices rising at record rates, so to are down payments. Especially those in the 50 largest metros in the U.S.

Analysis and Data
Hold The Phone: Agile Formally Launches Platform For TBA MBS Quotes

Trade Auction Manager Allows Small to Mid-Size Broker Dealers To Quote Digitally

Tech
Our Forbearance Future

What to do with all that talent?

C-Suite Strategies
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Mortgage Banker
CSBS Changes Servicer Liquidity Policy

CSBS And MBA Encourage States To Adopt Consistently

Regulation and Compliance
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Mortgage Banker
Is The Fed Ready To Fall Back?

The U.S. Federal Reserve and Mortgage Rates

Analysis and Data
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Mortgage Banker
Flexibilities Move Forward

Pandemic Priorities Continue To Drive Industry Modernization

Regulation and Compliance
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Mortgage Banker