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The insurer’s stock has consistently been above its initial $19-per-share price, unlike those of the mortgage originators who recently went public.

Also, Notarize announces layoff, Lower reveals a cyberattack and M&A activity heats up.

In response to a raft of recent data breaches, mortgage lenders are implementing a number of measures to protect their clients and themselves.

These transactions look to add territories or products to counter the effects of origination activity contracting.

Direct-to-consumer may not fare as well going forward if a purchase market prevails, and some cross-pollination between depositories and nonbanks could occur.

Seven towns had home values worth $150K more than properties within nearby cities.

Also: Equifax error causes lender headaches, home prices continue to surge, and much more.

But it's far too early to declare the market to be down and out, especially as employment stays strong and mortgage rates stabilize.

Also, Inlanta names its CEO, American Financial welcomes back a past president and Deephaven keeps growing.

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