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Three Mile Island to be Revived for Powering Microsoft Data Centers
Three Mile Island’s undamaged 835-megawatt Unit 1 reactor has closed in 2019 due to the costs of maintaining the facility. Continue Reading Three Mile Island to be Revived for Powering Microsoft Data Centers
OceanFirst Bank in Redlining Settlement with HUD
OceanFirst will invest at least $14 million in a loan subsidy fund. Continue Reading OceanFirst Bank in Redlining Settlement with HUD
Another Leadership Turnover at Jacksonville Housing Authority
Roslyn Mixon-Phillips was approved by the agency’s board of commissioners. Continue Reading Another Leadership Turnover at Jacksonville Housing Authority
Steve Fritzer Named Director of Development at Venterra Realty
“Steve’s appointment marks a significant milestone for Venterra as we expand our residential product line,” said CEO John Foresi. Continue Reading Steve Fritzer Named Director of Development at Venterra Realty
M&T Bank Appoints Lopa Kolluri as Head of Affordable Housing Lending
Kolluri was previously senior vice president within M&T’s Commercial Real Estate Innovation Office. Continue Reading M&T Bank Appoints Lopa Kolluri as Head of Affordable Housing Lending
CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
CCM Smart Start is available in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
Planet Home Lending Buys MSR Portfolio from Village Capital & Investment
Planet plans to continue acquiring MSRs through bulk and co-issue transactions. Continue Reading Planet Home Lending Buys MSR Portfolio from Village Capital & Investment
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
“Mortgage rates slid down again this week but remain elevated compared to this time last year,” said Chief Economist Sam Khater, Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
Mortgage Application Activity Records Scant Uptick
MBA’s Builder Application Survey data for May saw applications for new home purchases were up by 8% from April. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Scant Uptick
Mortgage Rates Down Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of June 15, down from last week when it averaged 6.71%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Again
FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
“These new resources will help prospective homebuyers better understand their transaction,” said Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. Continue Reading FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
23.5% of mortgaged homeowners have a rate below 3%. Continue Reading Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick
“The average loan size on a purchase loan decreased for the third straight week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick
Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
“Mortgage credit availability decreased for the third consecutive month,” lamented MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program
Homebuyers can purchase a home with a minimal down payment of only 1% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program














