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Also, Freddie Mac elects a former NY Fed leader to its board, Cenlar hires a servicing veteran and NewDay USA gains a tech officer.

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Also: Homespire, Nations Lending, CapStar make new hires across the country, housing market conditions relax (a bit) in May

Also, commercial financiers Arbor Management, DLP Real Estate, Greystone, Walker & Dunlop enhance their leadership teams, plus more industry moves

Also: Residential delinquencies reach a pandemic low, groups seek to keep mortgage origination and securitization rules aligned

The agency is looking to clarify existing regulations around how these accounts are handled, based on questions it received.

Also: Cloudvirga merges with Stewart Information Services, home price growth makes loans risky and rates dip again.

Also, MBA adds to its advocacy team, Grandbridge builds out its originations network, Bravo Capital gets new underwriting leadership and more industry changes.

Garg discusses how Better plans to maintain growth in a volatile market in an exclusive interview.