Loan Think

When faced with a regulatory change that impacts business operations, there are two ways to view the challenge: as a crisis or as an opportunity.

On Monday, National Mortgage News will publish a story in its paper edition (yes, paper) that says the Federal Housing Finance Agency is working on language that will make GSE loans bullet proof from buybacks if they’ve been current for 36 months.

Everyone needs to tell the truth about appraisal turn times in this period of increased application volume.

Let it be known for all to see: Treasury just doesn’t want 10% from the GSEs; it wants EVERY penny the two make going forward.

The upcoming presidential election will have a significant impact on compliance but will not cause it to decrease.

The latest legal cases and regulatory actions from around the nation.

Shortly, the Federal Housing Finance Agency will come out with its parameters on what can – and can’t – trigger a buyback request from their wards, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Shortly, the Federal Housing Finance Agency will come out with its parameters on what can – and can’t – trigger a buyback request from their wards, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

To be successful in mortgage sales, you need to take care of your personal physical and mental health.

The mortgage industry – loan officers and brokers in particular – are anxiously waiting for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to unveil its final loan officer compensation proposal. The rule was slated for early August release and here it is mid-month and nothing’s been issued.