Lending - The Mortgage Leader

Navigating the Transition: The Shift in Mortgage Lending Rates The mortgage industry is witnessing a significant shift in lending rates, influencing both lenders and borrowers. This article explores the implications of these changes and strategies for adapting to new market conditions.

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Bodnar of MMG: A Change from The Fed

Thursday, 27 August 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

Bill Bodnar of The Mortgage Market Guide (MMG) discusses the Jackson Hole meeting, The Fed's policy change and what this all means for inflation, rates, and clients. Read more...

Bodnar of MMG: Stimulus Uncertainty, Bullishness on Housing

Sunday, 23 August 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

Bill Bodnar of The Mortgage Market Guide (MMG) discusses the growing uncertainty over the stimulus package in Congress, concerns over inflation, as well as the housing tailwinds. Read more...

Bodnar of MMG: Supply. Inflation. Progress.

Friday, 14 August 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

Bill Bodnar of The Mortgage Market Guide (MMG) discusses these three important topics. Read more...

CFPB Proposes New 'Seasoned' Qualified Mortgage Category

Sunday, 23 August 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed establishing a new category of qualified mortgages called Seasoned QM. Read more...

Loans in Forbearance Fall for 10th Straight Week

Sunday, 23 August 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

Fewer Americans are postponing their mortgage payments. That’s according to the latest weekly report by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Read more...

Fannie, Freddie’s New Refinance Fee Faces Criticism

Sunday, 23 August 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

A new fee that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced they will soon charge on all refinances has run into widespread resistance. So reports MarketWatch. Read more...

Mortgage Rates Rise as Homebuyer Demand Remains Bright Spot

Sunday, 23 August 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

Long-term mortgage rates have risen but remain near historic lows, amid mixed signals on the broader economy. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...

Forbearances Fall by 101,000: Black Knight

Tuesday, 11 August 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

The number of active forbearance plans fell by 101,000 from the week prior, driven in part by the estimated 500,000 plans that were set to expire at the end of July entering the last week of the month. Read more...

Fintech Hunting Podcast: Ellie Mae's Kujala on Improving the Way Lenders Process Loans

Friday, 14 August 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

Eric Kujala, Director of Product Marketing at Ellie Mae, discuss trends in the industry, the current state of AI (artificial intelligence), the difference between AI and RPA, and how they are currently being used in the mortgage industry. Read more...