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Podcast: Why Social Media Still Matters in the Mortgage Industry

Podcast: Why Social Media Still Matters in the Mortgage Industry

Saturday, 21 August 2021
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As live events return, staying active on social media remains an important way to improve relationships in the mortgage industry. So says Dalila Ramos, VP of Diversity & Growth at EPM, on the Fintech Hunting podcast. Read more...
71K Decline in Forbearance Plans to Start the Month: Black Knight

71K Decline in Forbearance Plans to Start the Month: Black Knight

Sunday, 08 August 2021
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The number of active forbearance plans fell by 71,000 the first week of August, continuing the trend of strong early month declines in forbearance volumes. Read more...
Mortgage Rates Dip to Six-Month Low Amid Delta Surge

Mortgage Rates Dip to Six-Month Low Amid Delta Surge

Sunday, 08 August 2021
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Mortgage rates have sunk back to their lowest since February as the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 has shaken investors’ optimism about economic growth. So reports MoneyWise. Read more...
HUD Starts Task Force for Bias in Housing Appraisals

HUD Starts Task Force for Bias in Housing Appraisals

Sunday, 08 August 2021
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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge has launched a task force to fight discrimination in home appraisals. So reports ABC News. Read more...
Healthy Fannie, Freddie Profits Fuel More Debate Over Future

Healthy Fannie, Freddie Profits Fuel More Debate Over Future

Sunday, 08 August 2021
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Robust second-quarter earnings reports by both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have set the stage for further contention over what should become of the government-sponsored mortgage finance giants. So reports Inman. Read more...
Startup Figure Merges With Mortgage Lender Homebridge

Startup Figure Merges With Mortgage Lender Homebridge

Sunday, 08 August 2021
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Figure, a blockchain-based financial technology startup, has unveiled a merger with mortgage provider Homebridge Financial Services. So reports Crowdfund Insider. Read more...
Bodnar of MMG: The Most Important Line of the Week

Bodnar of MMG: The Most Important Line of the Week

Friday, 30 July 2021
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"Until substantial further progress is made" was the most important line of the week for anyone buying or selling loans, according to Bill Bodnar of The Mortgage Market Guide. Read more...
Existing Home Sales Rise After Four Straight Months of Declines

Existing Home Sales Rise After Four Straight Months of Declines

Sunday, 25 July 2021
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Sales of previously owned homes have finally rebounded after falling for four consecutive months, with a slight increase in housing inventory, too. So reports CNBC. Read more...
FHFA Ends Adverse Market Fee

FHFA Ends Adverse Market Fee

Sunday, 25 July 2021
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced that it is eliminating the so-called adverse market fee. So reports MarketWatch. Read more...
Mortgage Rates Fall for Fourth Straight Week

Mortgage Rates Fall for Fourth Straight Week

Sunday, 25 July 2021
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As concern about the spread of the Delta variant sent jitters across global markets, U.S. mortgage rates have dropped for a fourth consecutive week. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...

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