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MAZL LLC Completes Acquisition of REcolorado
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading MAZL LLC Completes Acquisition of REcolorado
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
GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
The updated standards will be implemented through a 24-month phased-in approach, with a fully effective date of Sept. 30, 2026. Continue Reading GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
Utah Files Lawsuit Challenging Federal Control Over Most BLM Land
“It is not a secret that we live in the most beautiful state in the nation,” said Gov. Spencer Cox. Continue Reading Utah Files Lawsuit Challenging Federal Control Over Most BLM Land
Manufactured Housing Producer Franklin Homes Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Franklin Homes was founded in 1969 and its residences are sold through a retail network in 14 states. Continue Reading Manufactured Housing Producer Franklin Homes Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Sinks Under Mortgage Rate Pressure
“Mortgage rates persistently over 7% appear to be deepening the malaise consumers feel about the home purchase market,” said Fannie Mae’s Doug Duncan. Continue Reading Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Sinks Under Mortgage Rate Pressure
Arch Capital Group Names Seamus Fearon CEO of International Mortgage
Fearon will have responsibility for managing Arch’s Australian and European mortgage operations. Continue Reading Arch Capital Group Names Seamus Fearon CEO of International Mortgage
Fintech PADS Financial Debuts Platform for Mortgage Origination and Servicing
The company secured an initial round of financing of $3 million from investors within the Quebec real estate market. Continue Reading Fintech PADS Financial Debuts Platform for Mortgage Origination and Servicing
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 7.49%
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted the market is facing “the highest mortgage rates in a generation.” Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 7.49%
John Cady Named President of Citywide Home Loans
“The company is the perfect mix of culture, service and programs that many mortgage professionals have been looking for,” said Cady. Continue Reading John Cady Named President of Citywide Home Loans
Mortgage Applications Plunge to 27-Year Low
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 14.5% from 14.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Plunge to 27-Year Low
Eric Francis Named VP of Finance at GO Mortgage
Francis was previously vice president of mortgage at A+ Federal Credit Union. Continue Reading Eric Francis Named VP of Finance at GO Mortgage
Serious Mortgage Delinquency Rate at a 23-Year Low
Idaho was the only state to see an annual uptick in its overall mortgage delinquency rate during July, albeit at a scant 0.1 percentage point. Continue Reading Serious Mortgage Delinquency Rate at a 23-Year Low
Mortgage Rates at Highest Peak in Almost 23 Years
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.31% as of Sept. 28, up from last week when it averaged 7.19%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at Highest Peak in Almost 23 Years
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
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