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Maryland community bank bucks trend, pins hopes on mortgages

Maryland community bank bucks trend, pins hopes on mortgages

When Mark Hanna told his banker friends that the Maryland-based community bank he leads was planning to buy a mortgage...

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Bradford retains crown as UK’s top homes hotspot: OnTheMarket   – Mortgage Strategy

Bradford retains crown as UK’s top homes hotspot: OnTheMarket   – Mortgage Strategy

Bradford retained pole position as the UK’s leading housing hotspot in the three months to July, according to the latest...

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Don’t Circle September 17th on Your Calendar as Mortgage Rate Drop Day

Don’t Circle September 17th on Your Calendar as Mortgage Rate Drop Day

I’m seeing more people buy into the idea, or perhaps myth, that mortgage rates will drop when the Fed makes...

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Mortgage fraud allegations against Fed governor: Political war of words ramps up

Mortgage fraud allegations against Fed governor: Political war of words ramps up

“There’s no funny business here,” he said on CNBC. “This is straightforward stuff, and if you commit mortgage fraud, especially...

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Housing starts rise to five-month high, led by multifamily

Housing starts rise to five-month high, led by multifamily

Housing starts in the US climbed in July to five-month high, led by the strongest pace of multifamily construction in...

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TMG Mortgage Network takes on Belton    – Mortgage Strategy

TMG Mortgage Network takes on Belton    – Mortgage Strategy

TMG Mortgage Network has appointed Danny Belton as head of its club & partner strategy, in what the firm says...

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Buffett Bought Home Builders Again. Is It a Play on Lower Mortgage Rates?

Buffett Bought Home Builders Again. Is It a Play on Lower Mortgage Rates?

You may have heard that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought shares in a pair of home builders last quarter. The...

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The 17-year timeout: What must happen at Fannie and Freddie to prevent another 2008

The 17-year timeout: What must happen at Fannie and Freddie to prevent another 2008

Mike Fratantoni is the chief economist and senior vice president of research and business development at Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)....

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ICE Mortgage Technology pushes SDK sunset to end of 2026

ICE Mortgage Technology pushes SDK sunset to end of 2026

ICE Mortgage Technology is putting off the planned sunset of the Encompass SDK system, according to a memo provided by...

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MoJ data reveals increase in mortgage possessions – Mortgage Strategy

MoJ data reveals increase in mortgage possessions – Mortgage Strategy

All mortgage actions have increased, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Compared to the same...

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