Stewart Mortgage Information, Houston, has entered the bundled services arena with the launch of its "Build Your Own Bundle" product.The platform makes it possible for lenders to order custom-built packages of the company's products and services using the RealEC electronic exchange. Specifically, lenders can bundle any number of the following services: full appraisal and automated valuation models; credit reports; flood zone determinations; disclosures and closing documents; title, disbursement, and recordation services; and post-closing services like loan review, investor delivery, assignments, lien releases, trailing document retrieval, and FHA/VA insuring and pool certification assistance. Stewart can be found on the Web at http://www.stewart.com.
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A federal judge in Texas dismissed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's medical debt rule and prohibited states from passing their own laws prohibiting medical debt on credit reports.
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Dr. Mark Calabria takes on the additional role of chief statistician of the United States; retired Ally Bank executive Diane Morais has joined First Citizens Bancshares' board of directors; MainStreet Bank has promoted Alex Vari to chief financial officer; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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While refinances are behind the latest increases, the pace of purchase activity may be a stronger indicator of where the housing market sits.
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The share of economists expecting a September rate reduction grew in the July Wolters Kluwer survey, but the October or later percentage also increased.
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Rising home prices and softening sales offer a mixed view of a market that some say is shifting to favor buyers.
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The notes are backed by home improvement installment loans originated by approved dealers in Foundation Finance Company's network.
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