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Former Ginnie Mae Chief Takes Role at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the appointment of Sam Valverde as vice president of mission and community engagement within its single-family acquisitions division. Sam Valverde served as acting president from May through the end of November, when he stepped...
NY Times Publishes Report on NAR Executives’ High Salaries and Lavish Spending
The report detailed how NAR’s leaders used corporate credit cards to buy tickets to the Broadway show “Hamilton” when it opened in 2015. Continue Reading NY Times Publishes Report on NAR Executives’ High Salaries and Lavish Spending
Jay Crowell Named National Retail Division President at Cornerstone Home Lending
He most recently served as president of the Pacific Northwest region. Continue Reading Jay Crowell Named National Retail Division President at Cornerstone Home Lending
Zillow Promotes SVP Jun Choo to Chief Operating Officer
Zillow announced the departures of Susan Daimler and Matt Daimler, president of Zillow and senior vice president of product, respectively. Continue Reading Zillow Promotes SVP Jun Choo to Chief Operating Officer
Rocket Companies Fizzles with Q3 Loss of $481 Million
“Optimism is the ability to see the glass as half full,” said CEO Varun Krishna. Continue Reading Rocket Companies Fizzles with Q3 Loss of $481 Million
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.84% as of Nov. 21, up from last week when it averaged 6.78%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Again
Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
Mortgage rollovers were up by 6.9% quarterly to about 588,000. Continue Reading Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels on the Rise
“Approximately 65,000 more borrowers are in forbearance compared to one month ago,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels on the Rise
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Climbing for 6 Weeks
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.78% as of Nov. 14. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Climbing for 6 Weeks
myCUmortgage in New Partnerships with Six Credit Unions
The combined partnerships represent 139,349 credit union members and $2.52 billion in assets. Continue Reading myCUmortgage in New Partnerships with Six Credit Unions
Mortgage Application Activity in Mild Uptick
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 2% from one week earlier, but the unadjusted index decreased 2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in Mild Uptick
JD Power: Customer Satisfaction with Mortgage Lenders is Down
Overall customer satisfaction with mortgage lenders was rated at a 727 level on a 1,000-point scale. Continue Reading JD Power: Customer Satisfaction with Mortgage Lenders is Down
Chrissi Rhea, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Mortgage Investors Group, Passes Away
“She was the epitome of selflessness, giving not only her money but her time and gifts,” said her son, Kevin Rhea. Continue Reading Chrissi Rhea, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Mortgage Investors Group, Passes Away
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
The effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will likely impact the next quarterly report. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
Mortgage Rates Up for Sixth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79% as of Nov. 7. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Up for Sixth Straight Week