Mortgage spreads are almost back to normal

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

In a week marked by wild headlines, mortgage rates remained relatively calm, thanks to improvements in mortgage spreads.

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Why tech adoption and broker-lender partnerships matter in today’s housing market

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

UMortgage executive reveals strategies for navigating today’s high-rate mortgage market

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Industry veterans urge small brokers to prepare now for refinance surge

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

As some brokers battle fatigue, one company is working to expand to keep up with the industry leaders

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FSU commences legal action against CBA for alleged EA breaches

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The Finance Sector Union (FSU) has alleged that CBA has been making domestic redundancies and replacing them with roles at its Indian subsidiary, breaching its enterprise agreement (EA).

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Stagnant home sales likely to be a drag on US economy

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

While existing home sales aren’t measured in GDP, many of the things which come along with it are, and those are likely to start trending down, First American said.

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Tech Pulse: Realtor.com acquires Zenlist; Zillow unveils new tools

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Tech Pulse is HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology — including tools, integrations and trends.

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Sen. Adam Schiff Accused of Mortgage Fraud

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

If true, this could be an example of occupancy fraud, a method used to secure a lower interest rate or better terms on a mortgage.

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GSE Roundup

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

More access to Freddie’s CPA; taking Republic Mortgage Insurance off the books; new CEO for FHLB-OF; Calabria gets a new gig.

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Lenders Warned of Spike in Mortgage Fraud Activity

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Fannie’s Financial Crimes Investigation team warns lenders of a string of fraudulent cash-out refis in the New Jersey area.

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Title Acceptance Pilot at Fannie Ready for Takeoff

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

By one estimate, if Fannie’s title acceptance pilot were allowed to expand, it could save consumers as much as $96 million a year without significantly increasing the risk of...

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