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Bill Bodnar of MMG: A Volatile Week

Bill Bodnar of MMG: A Volatile Week

Monday, 15 July 2019
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Bill Bodnar from the Mortgage Market Guide recaps a rocky week, and discusses the potential impact of the expected rate cut from the Fed. Read more...
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Ask The Expert: How Can I Plan to Visit Open Houses?

Ask The Expert: How Can I Plan to Visit Open Houses?

Monday, 08 July 2019
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By Dave Hershman, Senior Vice President, Sales of Weichert Financial Part I of my response to the question: I have been advised by my branch manager to start visiting open houses on the weekends. However, I have no idea what to say to the Realtor holding the house open. Any ideas in this regard? --… Read more...
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How to Become the Bruce Lee of Originators

How to Become the Bruce Lee of Originators

Monday, 08 July 2019
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Bruce Lee, the famous martial arts master, had a very famous quote that I believe all mortgage originators can learn a great deal from: “I don’t fear the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks. I fear the man that has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” Read more...
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Housing Confidence Dips But Remains Near Survey High

Housing Confidence Dips But Remains Near Survey High

Monday, 08 July 2019
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The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® decreased 0.5 points in June to 91.5 after nearing its survey high last month. Read more...
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FHFA Special Advisor Bob Ryan to Depart

FHFA Special Advisor Bob Ryan to Depart

Monday, 08 July 2019
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, has announced that Bob Ryan, a special advisor to the agency, will leave on July 12. So reports Reuters. Read more...
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Genworth Mulls Sale of Canadian Mortgage Insurance Arm

Genworth Mulls Sale of Canadian Mortgage Insurance Arm

Tuesday, 09 July 2019
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Genworth Financial is considering selling its Canadian mortgage insurance business. So reports the Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch. Read more...
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N.J. to Launch Statewide Foreclosure Database

N.J. to Launch Statewide Foreclosure Database

Monday, 08 July 2019
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New Jersey is on track to create a tracking system of all houses under foreclosure across the state. So reports Newark’s WBGO. Read more...
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3Points: VA Changes, Fannie & Freddie, and FHA Enhancements?

3Points: VA Changes, Fannie & Freddie, and FHA Enhancements?

Friday, 05 July 2019
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The July 2019 edition of 3Points with UWM President & CEO Mat Ishbia, covers major changes at the VA, significant updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and potential FHA enhancements. Read more...
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Bill Bodnar of MMG: A Reason to Celebrate

Bill Bodnar of MMG: A Reason to Celebrate

Friday, 05 July 2019
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Bill Bodnar from the Mortgage Market Guide says that on Wednesday, July 3, we saw a 2019 closing high for mortgage-backed securities. At the same time, we are witnessing a global compression in bond yields as rates keep coming down around the world. Central banks are all easing. “The central bank punch bowl is back… Read more...
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Ask the Expert: Is it Better to Hire Quality or Quantity? (pt. 2)

Ask the Expert: Is it Better to Hire Quality or Quantity? (pt. 2)

Thursday, 04 July 2019
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By Dave Hershman, Senior Vice President, Sales of Weichert Financial Part 2 of my response to the question: "I am having a bit of a debate with those who run this firm. I am a high-producing branch manager who would like to limit the number of loan officers I hire to higher-quality and consistent producing… Read more...
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