Memorial donations in the name of David Graifman, a Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods analyst who was a casualty of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, will be used to establish a scholarship fund at the New York University Stern School of Business, where he received his MBA degree. Mr. Graifman is familiar to many in the industry for his expertise in mortgage-related stocks. People interested in making a contribution should contact Gary S. Graifman through the law firm of Kantrowitz Goldhamer & Graifman, Chestnut Ridge, N.Y.
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Mortgage rates rose 7 basis points this week, Freddie Mac said, and more increases are likely following a weaker than expected gross domestic product report.
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Independent mortgage bankers lost the most money ever on every loan originated last year due to higher rates and lower volumes, an industry trade group said.
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While home lenders are seeing a decrease in issues coming through mobile channels, phone fraud spiked last year, accounting for 28% of losses, a new report found.
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The massive mortgage business saw a first quarter profit mitigated by nearly $300 million in hedging losses.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has seen excessive property-inspection charges, fees that loan mods should eliminate and improper line-item labels.
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Michael Tannenbaum, whose experience in the financial services industry spans over 15 years, has a track record of helping companies scale and grow.
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