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Mortgage lenders American Portfolio and Town Square announce merger deal

Housing Wire

The lenders, both privately held, will retain their names and brands after the transaction, but APMC will be the new legal entity as the companies come together. The merger will result in an “increased lending footprint” to better serve clients, Paul Kessel, president of American Portfolio, said in a statement.

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Did Michael Strauss, accused of fraud, just start a new mortgage company?

Housing Wire

The nascent mortgage company, however, has only one loan officer registered and no loan origination volume so far, according to the mortgage tech platform Modex. The Smart Rate website mentions that the mortgage lender offers purchase and refinancings, jumbo, FHA, adjustable, bank statement and investors loans.

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Understanding the Role of an Appraisal Management Company

AmeriMac

Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) play a crucial role in the real estate industry by providing independent appraisal services to lenders and other clients. One of the key regulatory changes was the implementation of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) in 2009.

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What Does an Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Do?

AmeriMac

They will also deliver the report to the lender or other client as well. In 2009, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, government housing lending institutions, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the New York Attorney General got together to create the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). Why AMCs Are Important Under Federal Law.