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FHFA enters new era as chief quietly plans departure

FHFA enters new era as chief quietly plans departure

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Sandra Thompson, who quietly announced her pending resignation earlier this month, will leave a legacy...

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Jones appointed to Just Mortgages recruitment role – Mortgage Strategy

Jones appointed to Just Mortgages recruitment role – Mortgage Strategy

The self-employed division of Just Mortgages has appointed Kara Jones as senior recruitment consultant. As part of her remit, Jones...

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What Is the Downside of Getting a Mortgage?

What Is the Downside of Getting a Mortgage?

I saw his seemingly straightforward question posed and was surprised I’d never really addressed it. I’ve been writing about mortgages...

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‘Feeling numb’: Celebrities who’ve lost their homes in ‘horrific’ LA wildfire

‘Feeling numb’: Celebrities who’ve lost their homes in ‘horrific’ LA wildfire

“Wildfires continue to be a leading cause of carriers’ refusal to insure large geographic swaths of California or leaving the...

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Fire razes LA enclave bigger than Manhattan

Fire razes LA enclave bigger than Manhattan

Three days after the fire began raging in the Pacific Palisades of Los Angeles, only 8% of it has been contained and...

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Lenders search for calm in turbulent bond market to avoid mortgage rises   – Mortgage Strategy

Lenders search for calm in turbulent bond market to avoid mortgage rises   – Mortgage Strategy

Lenders are closely monitoring the turmoil in the bond markets before deciding whether to lift mortgage rates. This week, 30-year...

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Ally Financial Calls It Quits on Mortgage Lending, Will Lay Off Staff

Ally Financial Calls It Quits on Mortgage Lending, Will Lay Off Staff

Well, 2025 is off to a rough start with one fairly large mortgage lender calling it quits already. Ally Financial...

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CFPB sues Berkshire-owned mortgage lender

CFPB sues Berkshire-owned mortgage lender

The lawsuit claims Vanderbilt relied on unrealistic financial projections for borrowers, failing to account for essential living expenses like food...

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Negative MBS trends reversing: what’s driving the turnaround

Negative MBS trends reversing: what’s driving the turnaround

Trends that once posed challenges for mortgage-backed securities are now transforming into market drivers according to a new report by...

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Significant year ahead for sales and lettings: Propertymark – Mortgage Strategy

Significant year ahead for sales and lettings: Propertymark – Mortgage Strategy

The average number of new prospective buyers registered per member branch saw an uplift in November 2024 to 108 per...

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