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When is an adjustable-rate mortgage a good idea?
Source: Fortune --- Throughout 2022, mortgage interest rates steadily ticked upward in a march that priced many prospective homebuyers out of the market. The interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage began last year at around 3.26%, and by the time December...
What’s ahead for the mortgage industry in 2023? United Wholesale Mortgage exec glimpses into the future
Source: MPA--- Short of having a crystal ball, it’s difficult to predict the future. Indulging Mortgage Professional America with insight, a top executive at United Wholesale Mortgage took a shot at it. During a telephone interview with MPA, the company’s chief...
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Section 8 Voucher Program
The bill would also “encourage HUD to reform its annual evaluation of PHAs to promote an increase in the diversity of neighborhoods where vouchers are used.” Continue Reading Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Section 8 Voucher Program
Study: Municipal Fees Drive Up Canadian Homebuilding Costs
CHBA predicted the 2022-2031 period will become the decade with the fewest homes built per new persons added to the Canadian population since at least 1972. Continue Reading Study: Municipal Fees Drive Up Canadian Homebuilding Costs
Executive Shake-Up at loanDepot
Frank Martell will step down as president, CEO and a board member. Continue Reading Executive Shake-Up at loanDepot
Matthew Cenedella Named CFO at National Association of Realtors
Cenedella will succeed NAR’s longtime CFO John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month. Continue Reading Matthew Cenedella Named CFO at National Association of Realtors
Tulsa’s McGraw Realtors Acquires Arkansas Brokerage
McGraw was founded in 1938 and operates 21 offices across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Colorado. Continue Reading Tulsa’s McGraw Realtors Acquires Arkansas Brokerage
Harbert South Bay Partners to Construct San Francisco Area Luxury Senior Living Community
The Whitford of Dublin will host a groundbreaking ceremony on April 8. Continue Reading Harbert South Bay Partners to Construct San Francisco Area Luxury Senior Living Community
Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
The new initiative is a projected 5% increase over Habitat’s most recent baseline production of 3,482 housing units. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
Beazer Homes Launches Charity Home Insurance Agency
Beazer Homes is partnering with Westwood Insurance Agency to power Charity Home Insurance Agency. Continue Reading Beazer Homes Launches Charity Home Insurance Agency
W. Jeffrey Beckham Named Chief Investment Officer at Buckingham
Beckham previously served as head of portfolio and asset management at GID. Continue Reading W. Jeffrey Beckham Named Chief Investment Officer at Buckingham
7-Eleven’s Japanese Parent Company to Spin Off North American Operations
Seven & i operates more than 85,000 stores with different brands across US and Asia. Continue Reading 7-Eleven’s Japanese Parent Company to Spin Off North American Operations















