Steve O'Connor has been promoted to senior vice president of public policy at the Mortgage Bankers Association.Mr. O'Connor was most recently vice president for industry relations and policy development. The MBA said he will continue to manage the development of the association's residential policy positions, with the additional task of managing outreach efforts to MBA members and industry stakeholders "to align MBA's policy and advocacy efforts with their key business needs and industry trends." Before joining the MBA in 1996, Mr. O'Connor held positions in government affairs with the National Association of Realtors and Freddie Mac. The MBA can be found online at http://www.mortgagebankers.org.
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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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A majority of consumers earning more than $100,000 annually said they were concerned about their own ability to purchase a home, demonstrating how affordability issues are impacting those at many socioeconomic levels, the University of Michigan study found.
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The nonbank's results add to other indications that the first quarter's "higher for longer" rate scenario had an upside for efficient servicing operations.
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The latest rate increases contributed to a 1% drop in purchases from the previous week and 15% annually, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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