The correspondent giant, whose earnings have trended positively in recent quarters despite market headwinds, has made several debt moves this year.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra will be looking at whether automation accommodates or undermines potential savings from refinancing.
Chase, Wells Fargo both reported increased gain on sale margins in the first quarter over the fourth, a potentially promising indicator for upcoming IMB earnings.
Renters who pay on time deserve credit toward homeownership, and new data tools can make that possible, according to the owner of Burkentine Real Estate Group.
The former American Fidelity Financial Services LO helped others scam homeowners out of their loan proceeds for shoddy or nonexistent home repairs.
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Stephen Miran will take unpaid leave from and might seek to return to President Trump's Council of Economic Advisers, he said, raising conflict of interest questions in his nomination hearing for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board.
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The retail business in its hiring announcement touted its technology offerings and transparent compensation structure in attracting the originators.
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The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook and allegations of mortgage fraud, allegations that spurred President Trump to terminate her position on the Fed Board last week. Cook is challenging the president's authority to remove her in court.
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The 30-year conforming fixed rate mortgage ended this week at its lowest since last Oct. 17, helped by bond traders pricing in a reduction in short-term rates.
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Wall Street strategists say investors are becoming more concerned about Federal Reserve independence as President Donald Trump seeks to impose his will on the central bank and pushes for interest-rate cuts.
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Small lenders are turning to local sponsorships, social media, education and word-of-mouth to compete with big banks' massive marketing budgets.
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Creating a business strategy for 2015 detailing the steps and changes you must take to be successful.
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Making some small changes to these metrics could quickly increase your number of loans closed.
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It is critical for all originators to have a vendor management plan to mitigate their risk and to comply with state, federal and local laws.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOMonetary policy remains the key to the markets. The Federal Open Market Committee predicts one rate cut in 2026, but the panel will get a lot of data before
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOWith the government reopened and data flowing, the FOMC may cut rates again in Dec. Steve Skancke, Chief Economic Advisor at Keel Point, will break down the mee
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOWill the Federal Reserve cut rates in October? BNP Paribas Chief U.S. Economist James Egelhof discusses the meeting and Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
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