Spokane, Wash.-based SharperLending LLC has partnered with Stewart Mortgage Information, Houston, to offer a nationwide title and escrow system for purchase, refinance, and equity loans.In turn, Stewart can now deliver its products to the wide range of lenders using the SharperLending platform. Stewart serves the real estate and mortgage industries through the electronic delivery of products and services required for origination, settlement, and post-closing. SharperLending bundles Stewart's title, escrow, closing, flood determination, and appraisal services at a single point of entry through its interface with the vendor's back-end system. The platform enables Stewart to integrate with lenders who prefer either a national or a local agent solution. In addition, the SharperLending platform offers Stewart as a vendor option to its more than 2,000 originators. The companies can be found on the Web at http//www.stewart.com and http://www.sharperlending.com.
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HUD said its Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity has reduced a Biden administration case backlog by 27% and accelerated investigations.
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Bill Greenberg and Mat Ishbia held a video chat on June 11. The companies disputed the outcome, but in the end, UWM did not make a new proposal for Two Harbors.
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Third-party originators support tightening some standards but say greater flexibility and coordination could help the market avoid disruption.
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But moderating price growth and friendly building policies in many markets hint at emerging affordability for aspiring buyers, Zillow said.
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On a year-over-year comparison, title underwriters produced 15% more premiums in the first quarter, as mortgage rates briefly fell under 6% in February.
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The government-sponsored enterprise has provided language that servicers may utilize in situations involving temporary interest-rate buydowns.
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