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Why Beyoncé and Jay-Z Took Out a Second Mortgage

Why Beyoncé and Jay-Z Took Out a Second Mortgage

When you hear the phrase “second mortgage,” a negative connotation likely comes to mind. Back in the day, the presence...

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Mortgage market has grown ‘desensitized’ to economic chaos, execs say

Mortgage market has grown ‘desensitized’ to economic chaos, execs say

“What you hear on Main Street doesn’t show up in the jobs report,” St. Germain said. “Somehow, all of a...

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FHFA set to end equitable housing finance plans for GSEs

FHFA set to end equitable housing finance plans for GSEs

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is proposing to repeal its fair lending, fair housing and equitable housing finance rule, stating...

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IMF backs Bank of England ‘gradual’ interest rate cut stance   – Mortgage Strategy

IMF backs Bank of England ‘gradual’ interest rate cut stance   – Mortgage Strategy

The Bank of England should “continue to ease monetary policy gradually, while remaining flexible in light of elevated uncertainty,” said...

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Fannie Mae Forecasts Lower Mortgage Rates, Less Home Price Appreciation in 2026

Fannie Mae Forecasts Lower Mortgage Rates, Less Home Price Appreciation in 2026

While it’s a difficult concept to wrap one’s head around, it is possible to see lower mortgage rates and slowing...

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The outlook is brightening for the commercial office market

The outlook is brightening for the commercial office market

Lenders, investors taking a nuanced look at the office market The sector as a whole saw a stream of negative...

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Douglas Elliman adds mortgage unit to real estate sales

Douglas Elliman adds mortgage unit to real estate sales

Douglas Elliman, the nation’s sixth-largest real estate brokerage, is the latest firm to unite home sales and financing under one...

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FCA guidance opens door to more execution-only home loans    – Mortgage Strategy

FCA guidance opens door to more execution-only home loans    – Mortgage Strategy

Borrowers will be able to remortgage their homes without seeking advice from a broker, saving them “time and money,” says...

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UWM Launches Borrower-Paid Temporary Buydown for Refinances

UWM Launches Borrower-Paid Temporary Buydown for Refinances

The nation’s top mortgage lender has launched a new borrower-paid temporary buydown to drum up refinance business. It appears they’re...

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Industry veterans urge small brokers to prepare now for refinance surge

Industry veterans urge small brokers to prepare now for refinance surge

Perlman said the biggest difference between the refinance boom in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and whenever the next...

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