Are loan brokers being recruited by some of their wholesalers to become retail loan officers? The answer to that question is yes. We all know someone (or quite a few someones) who have thrown in the broker towel because it's easier to work for a bank with money. One broker I recently spoke to said he hated to give up the life of being a freelancer, but just didn't want to deal with the hassle of taking the licensing test and putting up with what he called the “tremendous complications caused by all these new regulations.” Of course, contrarians might say: go ahead and leave. That will just mean more business for me.
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The serial entrepreneur, who also created Rapid Reporting and American Transfer & Trust, plans to remain active in industry causes, a LinkedIn post said.
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Almost 45% of buyers received a seller concession this summer, while more than 15% saw a reduction in the asking price to go along with it, according to Redfin.
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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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