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Many banks are still making loans tied to the scandal-plagued benchmark despite years of preparation for its demise. The end of 2021 could prove hectic as bankers scramble to implement changes and explain them to commercial borrowers.

The sharp increases of the pandemic era have added nearly a year to the amount of time the average consumer needs to save for a 20% down payment, according to Tomo.

The purchase of The Commodore Group facilitates the Phoenix-based company’s expansion into the Northeast market and adds to its presence in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

The tech giants have been working with an industry group, the EDM Council, to craft a set of data governance best practices that companies can apply internally. An assessment and certification program will ensure that vendors abide by the same principles.

Sara Avery previously worked for Common Securitization Solutions, which manages the issuance of the two government-sponsored enterprises’ bonds, including their uniform mortgage-backed security.

Brian DuVal is president — wealth and retirement at FIS, where he oversees development and product strategy for solutions that enable wealth managers to enhance client relationships, grow and safeguard assets and expand their businesses.

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The U.S. housing market has been on fire, with the pandemic fueling intense demand for suburban homes. A shortage of affordable properties has pushed up prices and kept some potential buyers on the sidelines.

Federal Reserve officials reinforced the U.S. central bank’s message that it would probably begin winding down its bond-buying program soon, though the economic recovery still had a way to go before interest rate increases would be appropriate.