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US Chief Justice John Roberts let President Donald Trump temporarily oust a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission, signaling that the Supreme Court is likely to back Trump's bid to assert control over the independent agency.
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Borrowers argued the servicer's $25 charge for expedited payoff quote statements is a "junk fee" and violates federal and state consumer protection laws.
August 27
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The increase in purchase volume was not enough to offset the drop in refinance application submissions as conventional rates increased week-over-week.
August 27
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The government-sponsored enterprises' oversight agency will require the merging mortgage giants to have "appropriate financial and operating safeguards."
August 27
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Data suggests that the beleaguered commercial real estate market isn't going to get worse. And now that banks have had time to build reserves, any losses they do take shouldn't be disastrous, analysts say.
August 27
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The accusations could have broader implications for secondary market supervision as technology potential improves the speed at which detection can occur.
August 27
Only 20% of the Top Producers in the National Mortgage News survey were under 40, while almost half were between 41 and 50, and 30% even older.
Those who raced ahead of the pack of loan originators last year went the distance by offering exceptional customer service, catering to niche pockets of demand in the market.
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The 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell 2 basis points this week, Freddie Mac said, but other sources like Zillow and Lender Price reported larger drops.
August 28
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The incident appears connected to recent social engineering campaigns, including attacks tied to Salesforce.
August 28
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The median monthly home loan payment fell $45 in July from June, although some of those payments are more expensive compared to the same time last year.
August 28
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An index of contract signings slipped 0.4% last month to 71.7, around where it's lingered for much of the year, according to National Association of Realtors data released Thursday.
August 28
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Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday morning seeking an injunction against President Trump's "illegal attempt" to remove her from the Fed board. The suit claims Trump has not demonstrated "cause" for her removal under the Fed statute.
August 28
