Hudson City Bancorp, Paramus, N.J., a top ranked residential funder in the Northeast, originated $1.7 billion in new loans through its retail network during the third quarter, noting that it is poised to "capture additional" market share. Overall, the thrift - one of the nation's largest - grew its earnings 11% to $135 million. However, its ratio of nonperforming loans more than doubled to $518 million compared to yearend. Its allowance for loan reserves now stands at $114 million, more than double the Dec. 31 figure. Among all residential lenders, Hudson City ranks 22nd, according to the Quarterly Data Report.
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LegalShield's foreclosure index rose 12.2% year over year in the second quarter this year. It peaked at 54.7 in May, the highest level since March 2020.
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The deal has Carrington employing the fintech's AI agents at servicing contact centers to work either autonomously or as assistants to human personnel.
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Three more states passed title fraud legislation this past quarter, but over two dozen states are either still mulling reforms or have no relevant statutes.
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Industry economists and analysts were predicting single digit quarter-to-quarter gains, but a trio of large banks had an over 30% rise in mortgage volume.
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The shift, which is in line with a similar one by other regulators, could be significant for mortgage businesses that work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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Jumbo lending helped offset a decline in June's credit numbers, as government-backed programs noticeably contracted, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
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