In case you missed our exclusive report on the Monday National Mortgage News website, here's a bit of news: John Robbins, who exited the business about six years ago, is about to launch a new lending platform – a retail/wholesale shop at that. But Robbins isn't the only former mortgage banker itching to get back in. Zan Hamilton is back, as is Rick Thompson, and a handful of others. And there's more to come. Why are these seasoned industry veterans getting back in the business of residential lending? Answer: they see a golden opportunity to do well as others falter. And they all have one major advantage over the current giants of mortgage banking: they have no legacy assets to deal with.
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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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