Responses to our survey question on whether loan guarantee fees charged by the GSEs should be uniform for large and small lenders favored the idea, but not by a wide margin.The final tally was 260-229. To check out our latest survey question, click http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/nmn/survey.htm.
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Title insurers, whose activity is highly correlated to mortgage production, wrote $15.1 billion in premiums during 2023, down from $21 billion in 2022 and $26.2 billion for the year before that.
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The Federal Open Market Committee held the federal funds rate at current levels, citing "lack of further progress" toward meeting inflation goals.
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Both quasi-public mortgage investors have new requirements for when borrowers question valuations. Freddie Mac is expanding use of title insurance alternatives.
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A new policy directive aims to fortify critical infrastructure by enhancing collaboration between U.S. intelligence agencies and systemically important financial entities.
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Mark Warren and Thom Tillis have introduced the Secure Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024 to address the unique risks of AI.
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The April 26 update came two days after the group received preliminary approval for the Sitzer/Burnett agreement.
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