As we noted in a recent column, wholesalers have been sending out new compensation contracts to their loan brokers. Some brokers I've interviewed are none-too-pleased with what they've seen while others are learning to live with the situation. But one broker I talked to (name withheld) said his wholesaler is capping compensation at 2% of the loan amount. But if this wholesaler (name withheld) doesn't receive a signed compensation contract from said broker by week's end, the table funder will trim the comp rate by 50 basis points to 1.5%. See Monday's edition of National Mortgage News for the full story…
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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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