Navigating the New Terrain of Mortgage Originations

    Explore the evolving landscape of mortgage origination, influenced by shifting interest rates, housing market dynamics, and regulatory changes. Discover strategies for lenders to adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment.

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Refinances Extend Three-year Highs But Mortgage Activity Slips

Refinances Extend Three-year Highs But Mortgage Activity Slips

Tuesday, 27 August 2019
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Refinancing levels reached new three-year peaks while overall mortgage applications declined in the most recent week, as tracked by the Mortgage Bankers Association. So reports Reuters. Read more...
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New Home Sales Fell 12.8% in July

New Home Sales Fell 12.8% in July

Monday, 26 August 2019
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Sales of new U.S. homes tumbled by 12.8% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 635,000 units, according to the Commerce Department. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...
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Mortgage Rates Dip Again Toward Historic Lows

Mortgage Rates Dip Again Toward Historic Lows

Tuesday, 27 August 2019
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That’s down from 4.51% a year ago. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...
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Does Your Firm Have An Attractive Recruitment Package?

Does Your Firm Have An Attractive Recruitment Package?

Thursday, 22 August 2019
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The key to marketing is to make your company look different in a positive manner. Read more...
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Ask Brian: What is Your Best Advice About Managing My Time?

Ask Brian: What is Your Best Advice About Managing My Time?

Wednesday, 21 August 2019
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Dear Brian, Do you have good time management strategies you can share? I seem to be very busy every day and am getting burnt out. I don’t mind the hard work, but I don’t seem to be earning what I want to be earning. --Sean T. Oregon Read more...
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Bill Bodnar of MMG: Another Week, Another Wild One

Bill Bodnar of MMG: Another Week, Another Wild One

Monday, 19 August 2019
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Bill Bodnar from the Mortgage Market Guide recaps the week, discussing the inverted yield curve, recession fears, and future Fed rate cuts. Read more...
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FHA Widens Mortgage Availability for First-time Condo Buyers

FHA Widens Mortgage Availability for First-time Condo Buyers

Tuesday, 20 August 2019
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The Federal Housing Agency has issued new guidelines that allow the regulator to insure more mortgages at condominiums. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...
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NAR Seeks Dismissal of Antitrust Class Action

NAR Seeks Dismissal of Antitrust Class Action

Tuesday, 20 August 2019
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The National Association of Realtors has asked a federal judge to throw out a class action lawsuit claiming antitrust breaches. So reports the Cook County (Ill.) Record. Read more...
Mortgage Rates Hold Near Lows Amid Market Turbulence

Mortgage Rates Hold Near Lows Amid Market Turbulence

Monday, 19 August 2019
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The recent turmoil in the financial markets did not extend to mortgage rates, which leveled off. So reports MarketWatch. Read more...
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Ask The Expert: Why Would I Need an Audited P&L on an FHA Loan?

Ask The Expert: Why Would I Need an Audited P&L on an FHA Loan?

Thursday, 15 August 2019
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By Dave Hershman, Senior Vice President, Sales of Weichert Financial Question: I have an underwriter asking for an audited P&L on an FHA self-employment file and it will cost my client $600. Why would they need this on an FHA loan? This does not make any sense to me and I don't want to upset… Read more...

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