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Because of the tough economy, home sales have been slow in many parts of the country. And even the refinance market is not as strong as it could be, if one looks at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Market Composite Index.
October 5
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NeighborWorks America’s current CEO Kenneth D. Wade is leaving the nonprofit community development organization for a leadership position with Bank of America.
October 4 -
The California Association of Realtors expects home sales in the Golden State to increase a "lackluster" 2% in 2011, the group said in its annual forecast.
October 4 -
Picking the right niche to originate is in the difference between being an ordinary originator and being a top producer. For example, consider finding a niche where your B2B partners feel they are underserved by the mainstream marketplace.
October 4 -
The nation's go-to housing finance program for the past few years is about to become more expensive. Or is it?
October 4 -
The Eleventh Federal Home Loan District Cost of Funds Index for August is at its lowest point since February, at 1.713%. That is a drop of four basis points from July's 1.753%, but 30 basis points higher than it was last August.
October 4 -
August was the best month of the year so far for new business at the nation's private mortgage insurers, with $6.4 billion of primary new insurance written. There was also a slight month-to-month improvement in the cure/default ratio, according to data collected by the Mortgage Insurance Cos. of America.
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Three industry trade groups are urging the Federal Reserve to adopt an interim final rule on appraisal independence later this month, without addressing the issue of "customary and reasonable" fees for appraisers.
October 4 -
The number of consumers who signed contracts to buy homes rose in August for the second consecutive month, but remained far below last year's pace, according to figures released Monday by the National Association of Realtors.
October 4 -
A pair of cases alleging violations of Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act anti-kickback provisions could impact relationships between title underwriters and agencies and how title policies are produced.
October 4