Distressed mortgage investor Kondaur Capital, Santa Ana, Calif., is open to the idea of buying a bank, according to a company spokesman. Earlier in the year Kondaur seriously considered such a move because it would allow the firm to "competitively acquire performing loans with low-cost bank capital," said the spokesman. He said Kondaur is still "exploring the possibilities" but has nothing more specific to report. Launched a few years ago Kondaur is managed by Jon Daurio, its CEO, and John Kontoulis who serves as president. During his career Mr. Daurio has worked for Encore Credit, The Prieston Group, and other firms.
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This was the second acquisition Luminate's mortgage arm has made since the start of 2025. The bank bought NJ Lenders Corp. in April of last year.
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The Mortgage Bankers Association lowered its refi expectations by 5% this month, as rising mortgage rates are dampening borrowers' positions.
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A group of community development financial institutions are asking a federal court in California to compel Treasury to disburse funds from the CDFI Fund before they expire in September.
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A proposed seven-year mandatory selloff rule aimed at institutional investors was a factor in halting momentum for new BTR development, NAHB said.
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May's 15,855 actions are the least since September 2025, when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac had 15,550 loans modified, forborne or otherwise dealt with, FHFA said.
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The government-sponsored enterprise oversight chief said his agency is focusing on select fees applied to mortgages that lenders sell to Fannie and Freddie.
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