Robert E. Story Jr. has been named president of Seattle Financial Group, a family-owned mortgage banker that comprises Seattle Mortgage, Seattle Savings Bank, Reverse Mortgage of America, and other brands.Mr. Story began his career in 1980 as a construction manager and has served in "all functions of residential production," the company said. He serves on the board of directors of the Mortgage Bankers Association. Seattle Financial said former company president Randy Weber has accepted the position of vice chairman. The company can be found on the Web at http://www.seattlefinancialgroup.com.
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House Democrats on the Financial Services Committee said the more than 400-page Community Reinvestment Act proposal warrants more time for review, given its sweeping implications for community development and bank lending.
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A judge found United Wholesale Mortgage did not break the law in its handling of the retirement plan, which ex-workers say cost them a collective $1.8 million.
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New enhancements in business purpose lending by lenders and vendors could help originators looking for new business as conforming rates keep rising.
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As tech firms increasingly rely on debt to build out their artificial intelligence buildouts, long-dated U.S. Treasuries are facing heightened competition.
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Chase Home Lending announced a limited-time rate sale, while Citizens Bank and Bank of America are focused on building up affordability programs.
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The compressed timeline could address a key challenge mortgage companies face when considering changing vendors.
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