On Monday morning a rumor was making the rounds that a decent sized loan brokerage firm was considering selling out to a mortgage banking company. At this point we’re still trying to confirm the rumor. But from what we understand the mortgage brokerage firm in question depended on Wells Fargo quite a bit, especially for its jumbo loans. Rather than find new wholesalers, it decided to sell. Meanwhile, we continue to hear about new names entering the wholesale space or expand their existing presence. As we learn those names we’ll pass them onto you.
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With 55% of homeowners planning to renovate rather than relocate, demand for home improvement capital will be strong even if the purchase market slows further.
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Last week's bond market turmoil continued leading up to the FOMC decision on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year fixed to near or over 7%, depending on the source.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission said Rule 14a-8 exceeds its statutory authority and intrudes on matters of state law. Shareholder advocacy groups, however, argue that repealing the rule could reduce transparency.
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Brian Johnson's nomination to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advanced to the full Senate Thursday morning in a party-line vote.
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Mortgage companies have transitioned from trying to encourage AI use to managing spending on it through a strategy dubbed "tokenomics."
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Foreclosure rates were highest in the region, and nationwide, completed repossessions also saw a significant jump, according to Attom.
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