The Foreclosure-gate scandal appears to be having a real effect on loan closings — at least for some mortgage bankers. John Walsh, CEO of Total Mortgage Services in Milford, Conn., told us the other day that Connecticut's 60-day moratorium on foreclosure sales has caused his firm to scuttle closings scheduled for last week and this week. "The unintended consequence of this is that some people won't get to buy houses," he said. "This is not a good situation," he told us. Walsh said Connecticut is the only state to issue a moratorium on foreclosure-related home sales…
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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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