Janice Brehm has been named senior vice president for mortgage banking at Ameriana Bank New Castle, Ind. Ms. Brehm will supervise the origination and processing of residential loans and will oversee the servicing responsibilities for the division. Ms. Brehm joined Ameriana in 2004 as a vice president in the Mortgage Lending Division. She was previously a mortgage loan officer and processing supervisor with First Bank Richmond NA in Richmond, Ind.
The ex-worker who was terminated for unprofessional conduct has allegedly disparaged the brokerage and is refusing to return loan files and leads.
A 10-state coalition is asking a federal court to put a halt to the OCC's rules which pre-empt laws on banks paying interest on mortgage escrow deposits.
Southwest leaders cited Varun Krishna's technology and financial leadership as key factors behind his new appointment to its board of directors.
A record percentage of homeowners renewing their insurance policy saw their fee decrease, up from 7.4% last year, according to Matic's mid-year trends report.
The new Stratmor study sizes up a part of the business that has become an acquisition target and examines what players who use third parties to service want.
The Mortgage Bankers Association says the three-day post-close period is redundant, but consumer groups called it vital for borrowers and required by law.