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The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $2 Million for Helene Disaster Relief
The Homer Fund, The Home Depot’s employee assistance fund, is providing immediate financial support to impacted associates. Continue Reading The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $2 Million for Helene Disaster Relief
Helene Update: 121 Dead, Millions Without Power Across Southeast
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said power had been restored for 2.32 million customers in his state. Continue Reading Helene Update: 121 Dead, Millions Without Power Across Southeast
Aurumys Expands Brokerage into Kansas City Market
The office will be led General Manager Khorey Kilgore. Continue Reading Aurumys Expands Brokerage into Kansas City Market
Square Financial Services Launches Grant Initiative for Utah Community Development
Grants will be used to finance affordable housing, small business development and entrepreneurship. Continue Reading Square Financial Services Launches Grant Initiative for Utah Community Development
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Demands 75-Basis-Point Rate Cut from the Fed
“Delay puts too many jobs at risk and threatens our entire economy,” said Warren. Continue Reading Sen. Elizabeth Warren Demands 75-Basis-Point Rate Cut from the Fed
CFPB Mortgage Report: Higher Closing Costs, More Denials for Insufficient Income
Average monthly mortgage payments increased more than 46% last year, from $1,400 in December 2021 to $2,045 in December 2022. Continue Reading CFPB Mortgage Report: Higher Closing Costs, More Denials for Insufficient Income
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
Both the seasonally adjusted and the unadjusted Purchase Index dropped 2% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
Teachers Federal Credit Union Now Offering VA Loans
“It is our honor to serve those who serve our country,” said Brad Calhoun, president and CEO. Continue Reading Teachers Federal Credit Union Now Offering VA Loans
Mortgage Rates Flat, But Still Above 7%
“Given these high rates, housing demand is cooling off and now homebuilders are feeling the effect,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Flat, But Still Above 7%
Mortgage Applications Up 5.4%
“Mortgage applications increased last week, despite the 30-year fixed mortgage rate edging back up to 7.31%,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up 5.4%
Forbearance Levels Continue to Decline
The forbearance share for portfolio loans and private-label securities decreased 6 basis points to 0.39%. Continue Reading Forbearance Levels Continue to Decline
CrossCountry Mortgage Now Offering Spanish-Language Loan Application
“Our support for the Hispanic community extends well past translated materials,” says Eric Wilson, chief marketing officer. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Now Offering Spanish-Language Loan Application
Mortgage Machine Services launches loan origination system
The LOS also provides all-in-one eClosing functionality, including an eClose room, eNotes, eVault and remote online notarization. Continue Reading Mortgage Machine Services launches loan origination system
Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
“The reacceleration of inflation and strength in the economy is keeping mortgage rates elevated,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
Credit Union Mortgage Originations Down 60% in Q3
Variable rate HELOCs recorded 14% year-over-year origination declines. Continue Reading Credit Union Mortgage Originations Down 60% in Q3














