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HUD, USDA reach accord on energy-efficiency standard for new construction

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. This fulfills a requirement laid out in a 2007 law that directs the departments to adopt the most recently published energy-efficiency standards following reviews by the U.S. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, signed into law by President George W.

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Fairway Independent Mortgage Promotes Carrie Guarrero to President of Fairway Ignite

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In 2007, she launched her first coaching and training company. She is committed to refining and developing programs that encourage connections among the Fairway teammates, helping them to expand their businesses and enrich their lives. Carrie Guarrero has been promoted to the role of president of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.’s

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Planet Home Lending adds new regional sales manager

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Founded in 2007, it was the only top 10 national lender to grow its sales volume on a year-over-year basis in the first half of 2023, according to Inside Mortgage Finance data. He will focus on product development and building the company’s retail lending network. billion in the first six months of last year, an 11.7% increase.

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MBA taps George Rogers to lobby Republican senators

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George is an accomplished leader with a proven track record of developing and executing successful public policy advocacy campaigns both on behalf of clients and during his time providing counsel to a broad range of leaders on Capitol Hill,” said Bill Killmer, MBA’s Chief Lobbyist and SVP of Legislative and Political Affairs.

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Suzanne Mistretta Brought in to Direct Oakleaf Group’s Modeling and Analytics

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Founded in 2007, Oakleaf is a data, modeling, capital markets, loan review and risk advisory firm for the mortgage and financial services industries. She was also responsible for overseeing the development. The Oakleaf Group has named Suzanne Mistretta as director of modeling and analytics.

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Opinion: Setting the record straight on mortgage pricing

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As the FHFA pointed out, the current grids were developed some time ago and might reflect mortgage performance from a less benign economic environment than today. If so, the current curves would tend to be steeper if this were the case. Second, the changes will differentially affect borrowers as described above.

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Freddie Mac names new general counsel

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DeVito, who assumed the role of CEO in June 2021 , held numerous positions at the bank from 2007 to 2020, including, most recently, head of home lending. Mason is the second ex-Wells Fargo executive to come aboard Freddie Mac in the past year. The post Freddie Mac names new general counsel appeared first on HousingWire.

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