Bipartisan House bill would strengthen HUD’s grip on manufactured housing standards

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

“We must ensure that HUD has primary authority over all manufactured housing standards,” Rep. Mike Flood said in a statement.

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Optimal Blue: Rate-and-term refis soar 70% in August

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Borrowers rushed to refinance in August as mortgage rates eased, pushing rate-and-term lock volume up 70% from July, according to Optimal Blue’s Mortgage Market Advantage report.

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Here’s what key Fed decision-makers have said about a possible September cut

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Is the central bank set to lower rates next week?

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Bizcap boosts SME lending limits to $7.5 million

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Demand for small business loans isn’t slowing down. Brokers can benefit by understanding all the options

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Salter Brothers scoops up private credit firm Causeway Asset Management

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Australia’s M&A market continues to heat up, creating new opportunities for brokers

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One of Australia’s largest customer-owned banks launches 40-year mortgage

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Great Southern Bank has launched mortgages spanning a decade more than the industry average in a bid to help struggling first home owners enter the market.

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Broker on Cook fraud allegations: Loan officer or underwriter should have caught it

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One broker shares his thoughts about another type of occupancy fraud he has seen

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‘Absolutely crazy’ lumber price drop makes now the perfect time to build

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Lumber expert says overproduction has caused prices to plummet, opening up an opportunity

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Federal judge blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

In her ruling, Judge Cobb said that Trump’s reasons for removing Cook did not meet the standard for sufficient cause.

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Occupancy fraud: Not as simple as you think

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The facts uncovered in fraud investigations are often shocking, revealing stories of both tragedy and comedy. And those stories inform how we help our clients to navigate the landscape...

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