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Former Illinois Bank President Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud
He will also likely receive a lifetime ban from banking. Continue Reading Former Illinois Bank President Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud
Judge Rejects Preliminary Injunction Request by Move Against CoStar
Judge George H. Wu denied the request by Move for limited expedited discovery in the lawsuit against CoStar. Continue Reading Judge Rejects Preliminary Injunction Request by Move Against CoStar
Multifamily Lending Down 49% in 2023
During 2023, 51% of the active lenders made five or fewer multifamily loans. Continue Reading Multifamily Lending Down 49% in 2023
The St. Joe Company Signs Two New Homebuilder Partnerships
St. Joe’s builder program now includes 19 builders. Continue Reading The St. Joe Company Signs Two New Homebuilder Partnerships
David G. Paulson to Become CEO at Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Paulson replaces Winthrop Watson, who announced his retirement in April. Continue Reading David G. Paulson to Become CEO at Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
“Mortgage applications responded positively to a drop in rates last week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
“Government credit supply decreased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
Mortgage Servicing Software Firm Sagent Opens Office in India
The new 18,367 square-foot facility will employ more than 120 individuals. Continue Reading Mortgage Servicing Software Firm Sagent Opens Office in India
Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
The company said it would also “streamline its commercial lending business in New York City.” Continue Reading Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
New York State Considers Raising Reverse Mortgage Borrower Age
The bill would also define the role of a non-borrowing spouse in the reverse mortgage. Continue Reading New York State Considers Raising Reverse Mortgage Borrower Age
Mortgage Rates Take a Drop
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.27%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Drop
Mortgage Application Activity Drops Amid Jumbo Mortgage Jitters
“The jumbo-conforming spread continues to narrow,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops Amid Jumbo Mortgage Jitters
27 States Ask Biden and FHFA to Scrap Mortgage Fee Increases
“The policy will take money away from the people who played by the rules and did things right,” said the fiscal officers in their letter of protest. Continue Reading 27 States Ask Biden and FHFA to Scrap Mortgage Fee Increases
Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
She most recently served as president of digital strategy and innovation for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. Continue Reading Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
Market Snapshot: The Media and the Mortgage Fees
FHFA Director Thompson never mentioned Biden’s name in explaining the fee structure. Continue Reading Market Snapshot: The Media and the Mortgage Fees












