Waller hedges on nonbank access to ‘skinny’ master account

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said there was a popular “misunderstanding” Thursday regarding who can qualify for a “skinny” master account, noting that only firms with a bank charter...

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Loandepot touts growth trajectory after latest earnings loss

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Company leaders said current strategy sets it up to profit and compete against its rivals as the mortgage market improves in the coming months.

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Florida housing market slows as listings rise and sales drop

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Florida homes take 98 days to sell — 21 days longer than U.S. median — as inventory builds and 44% of listings cut prices.

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Armed Forces Bank Mortgage Review 2025

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Our Armed Forces Bank review reveals this lender’s average mortgage rates, online application process, and credit score requirements.

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Sagen sees earnings dip, offset by stronger mortgage insurance growth

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Mortgage insurer Sagen’s premiums climbed 32% from last year as lower rates fuel housing demand, but softer investment income pulled net earnings down to $119 million.

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Inside the Neighbourhood–Fisgard merger: How two B.C. rivals built a national alt-lending powerhouse

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The $800-million combination brings together Neighbourhood’s tech-driven platform and Fisgard’s decades of investor relationships, creating one of the largest non-bank lenders in Canada.

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Year of the second mortgage comeback: Why it matters and why it’s not going away anytime soon

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The second-lien market is entering a new growth cycle, and Deephaven is helping lead the conversation. With projections exceeding $60 billion in originations for 2025, second liens have moved...

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Three ways servicers can move the needle on borrower experience

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Low borrower satisfaction carries significant business consequences for mortgage servicers. Dissatisfied or confused borrowers are more likely to complain to regulators, generate costly call center volume and lengthen loss-mitigation...

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House prices see biggest rise in 2025: Halifax

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The average house price in the UK rose by 0.6% in October, or £1,647, according to the latest Halifax house price index. This brings the cost of the typical...

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One in five FTBs have a 40% deposit: Moneyfacts

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Almost one in five first-time buyers are managing to raise a deposit of at least 40%, research by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk has found. Amassing an adequate deposit is often the biggest...

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