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PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
FlexIQ will replace PHH’s previously offered Gold/Silver/Bronze non-QM programs. Continue Reading PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
“This launch underscores our commitment to supporting the non-QM ecosystem,” said Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions. Continue Reading Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
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Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit said it was “a long-overdue measure.” Continue Reading Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
On a year-over-year measurement, there was a 140% spike in the dollar volume of loans for office properties. Continue Reading Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped to $2,172 from $2,211 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
loanDepot Unveils accessZERO Program to Assist Homebuyers
The new program is available nationwide for Federal Housing Administration purchase mortgages. Continue Reading loanDepot Unveils accessZERO Program to Assist Homebuyers
Rocket Mortgage Upgrades Pathfinder Tool with AI Chat Interface
A new AI chat interface in Pathfinder is being tested to help mortgage bankers and brokers answer client questions. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Upgrades Pathfinder Tool with AI Chat Interface
CMHC Chief Romy Bowers Leaving for IMF Position
Bowers joined CMHC in 2015 as the agency’s chief risk manager and took on the chief executive duties in 2020. Continue Reading CMHC Chief Romy Bowers Leaving for IMF Position
Cenlar Taps David Schneider as President
Schneider joined the company earlier this year as chief financial officer. Continue Reading Cenlar Taps David Schneider as President
Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing to the 8% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.79% as of Oct. 26, up from last week when it averaged 7.63%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing to the 8% Mark
Southern First Bancshares Opens Dream Mortgage Center
The center will provide homebuyer education and outreach in an underserved community of South Carolina. Continue Reading Southern First Bancshares Opens Dream Mortgage Center
Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Slump
MBA’s Joel Kan said applications dropped “to the slowest weekly pace since 1995.” Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Slump
‘Family Guy’ Takes Aim at Reverse Mortgages
A Tom Selleck parody convinced Peter Griffin to consider “Hey Alright Reverse Mortgages – or HARM.” Continue Reading ‘Family Guy’ Takes Aim at Reverse Mortgages
Lendesk Debuts Lender Spotlight AI Assistant
“This product is designed to be an indispensable tool for mortgage professionals,” said Carter Zimmerman, president of Lendesk. Continue Reading Lendesk Debuts Lender Spotlight AI Assistant
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 16-20
A Chinese agtech company is kicked out of Arkansas, a Fed officer feels your pain and a wild new building becomes a Las Vegas landmark. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 16-20
