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Specialist Spotlight: Helping self-employed borrowers navigate the market

Specialist Spotlight: Helping self-employed borrowers navigate the market

The self-employed mortgage segment is among the fastest-growing sectors in the US mortgage space in recent years – but what...

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Activists oppose Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule

Activists oppose Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule

A coalition of over 100 federal and state consumer organizations, led by the National Fair Housing Alliance called on the...

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Nationwide launches sub-4% FTB rates, MPowered trims prices – Mortgage Strategy

Nationwide launches sub-4% FTB rates, MPowered trims prices – Mortgage Strategy

Nationwide has cut rates by up to 0.30% on selected two-, three-, five- and ten-year fixed rates and two-year tracker...

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The Gap Between Good and Bad Mortgage Rates Has Grown Wider, Shop Accordingly

The Gap Between Good and Bad Mortgage Rates Has Grown Wider, Shop Accordingly

Not all mortgage rates are created equal. Why? Because lenders don’t price them the same for any number of reasons,...

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US jobs report reveals impact of market volatility

US jobs report reveals impact of market volatility

“Downside risks to payrolls remain, largely due to government layoffs and firms delaying hiring,” Williamson said. “Some firms are reportedly...

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Trump budget suggests eliminating some CDFI funds

Trump budget suggests eliminating some CDFI funds

WASHINGTON — The White House’s proposed budget pitches eliminating Community Development Financial Institution Fund’s discretionary awards.  In President Donald Trump’s...

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Brokers say business will rise in 2025 but expect to work into their 70s: HSBC    – Mortgage Strategy

Brokers say business will rise in 2025 but expect to work into their 70s: HSBC    – Mortgage Strategy

Brokers expect residential and buy-to-let business to jump this year, but when looking ahead at their careers most still plan...

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High DTI Ratios Continue to Be the Leading Cause of Mortgage Denial

High DTI Ratios Continue to Be the Leading Cause of Mortgage Denial

Last year marked yet another year where high debt-to-income income ratios were the leading cause of denial for mortgage applicants....

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How to maximize commercial mortgages for home buyers, sellers, and investors

How to maximize commercial mortgages for home buyers, sellers, and investors

Commercial mortgages are loans used to buy or refinance properties that are intended for business use. Some examples include:  ...

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Mortgage lender Rate turns focus to nontraditional income

Mortgage lender Rate turns focus to nontraditional income

National lender Rate Cos. unveiled a new product strategy this week aimed to serve entrepreneurs and other self-employed individuals with...

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