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Freddie Mac’s Pilot Program to Buy Second Mortgages Probably Isn’t a Big Deal

Freddie Mac’s Pilot Program to Buy Second Mortgages Probably Isn’t a Big Deal

In case you missed it, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) granted conditional approval to Freddie Mac to purchase single-family...

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Cornerstone Capital Bank enters commercial real estate market

Cornerstone Capital Bank enters commercial real estate market

In its news release, Cornerstone said its entry into the commercial real estate market comes with no existing exposure to...

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Bank of America beats analysts’ expectations despite dip in profits

Bank of America beats analysts’ expectations despite dip in profits

During the second quarter, Bank of America recorded $6.9 billion in net income, down more than 6% from the same...

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Making smart use of AI – Mortgage Strategy

Making smart use of AI – Mortgage Strategy

Image by Jason Alden The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) has fascinated us for decades. The word ‘robot’ apparently originated...

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Beware of Inferior Mortgage Refinance Offers from Your Original Lender

Beware of Inferior Mortgage Refinance Offers from Your Original Lender

In case you haven’t heard, there’s talk of a “refinance boom” as soon as 2025. Yes, you read that right....

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What’s new with NAMB? | Mortgage Professional

What’s new with NAMB? | Mortgage Professional

What’s new with NAMB? | Mortgage Professional MPA Talk       Amid a busy year for the National Association...

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Citi’s revenues rise amid growth across all business lines

Citi’s revenues rise amid growth across all business lines

This is a developing story. Please check back here for updates. Citigroup on Friday reported an uptick in revenues as...

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Alternative Bridging boosts broker support team – Mortgage Strategy

Alternative Bridging boosts broker support team – Mortgage Strategy

Alternative Bridging Corporation has hired Sirui Liao as a case manager to strengthen the support on offer to brokers. Liao...

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If I Have a Mortgage, Do I Actually Own My House?

If I Have a Mortgage, Do I Actually Own My House?

I’ve heard this argument many times, whether in real life or on social media. That if you hold a mortgage...

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“Problematic” home seller form under scrutiny

“Problematic” home seller form under scrutiny

The association further highlighted the potential benefits of offering compensation to buyer brokers. NAR argued this practice increases homeownership opportunities,...

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