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What MBA’s forecast means for mortgage originators

Housing Wire

history next to 2003. Frankly, what will be left in the refi market will likely be harder credit quality transactions that a hungry mortgage origination industry will turn to as volumes drop. Here are some expectations and recommendations: First , the refi/purchase mix should be carefully evaluated down to the loan officer level.

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Exclusive: CrossCountry Mortgage CEO Ron Leonhardt talks AmCap acquisition, future targets

Housing Wire

Rapidly expanding Cleveland, Ohio-based CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) has struck a deal to acquire the smaller retail mortgage lender AmCap Home Loans and bolster its operations in Texas. In December, the National Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) showed that AmCap had more than 400 sponsored loan officers while CCM had over 4,000.

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What role can mortgage brokers play in fair housing?

Housing Wire

It reminds me of the early 2000s, when the focus was growth and anyone who had a heartbeat could become a broker, whether they had proper training or not. KW: NAMB has been actively advocating for mortgage brokers since 2003. We have lobbied hard against the adverse market fee, which should just be called a consumer tax.

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