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Our Learning Center ensures that every reader has a resource that helps them establish and maintain a competitive advantage, or leadership position. For instance, loan originators and brokers will have one-click access to resources that will help them increase their productivity. Search topics by category and keyword and generate free videos, webinars, white papers and other resources. If you would like to add your content to the learning center, please click here  or email Tim Murphy at [email protected].

Chris Frankie

Chris Frankie

Fannie Mae's Chief Economist on Unemployment Insurance Claims Report

Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae Chief Economist, offered his thoughts on the Department of Labor's June 25, 2020 report.

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How COVID-19 Impacted First-Time Homebuyers: Genworth Economist

COVID-19 has significantly impacted the first-time homebuyer market, as the number of rate locks by potential first-time homebuyers decreased by 27% in April from March. The spread of COVID-19 reduced traffic by potential homebuyers and listings. Some states like New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan were heavily impacted. That's according to Genworth Mortgage Insurance's Chief Economist, Tian Liu.

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CFPB Swaps Debt-to-Income Limit for Price-Based Approach

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued two proposed rules that would extend its qualified mortgage patch and replace a current debt-to-income limit for borrowers with a price-based approach. So reports Realtor.com.

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