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Former Fannie Mae chief named as CEO of Silicon Valley Bank N.A.

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has named former Fannie Mae CEO and Blend president Tim Mayopoulos as CEO of Silicon Valley Bank N.A. , an FDIC-operated “bridge bank” meant to protect all depositors of the now shut-down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). LendingClub’s mission is to transform the banking system.

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Mortgage Coach, Polly team up amid a rapidly shrinking industry

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Mortgage Coach, founded in 2009 and based in California, offers an interactive borrower education platform that lets loan officers guide borrowers through a visual presentation of their loan options. The goal is to help drum up business for lenders during an extremely challenging time in the industry. .

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Old Republic CEO to retire at the end of January

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Big Four title insurer Old Republic is on the lookout for a new CEO after Mark Bilbrey announced on Thursday that he would be retiring at the end of January. In 2009, Bilbrey received an Honorary Membership from ALTA. Bilbrey has served as the firm’s CEO since 2019.

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Reverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about

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But unlike financing with a traditional mortgage, monthly principal and interest payments are not required on the loan, so long as the homeowner keeps up to date with real estate taxes, homeowners’ insurance and property maintenance. The 6% limit also includes payment of the Up-Front Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP).

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Investors turn their eyes to affordable housing opportunities

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There’s a growing sense that affordable housing is a stable investment class for banks and insurance companies; even in the 2008 – 2009 recession, it held up well.”. “We’re seeing statistics from our developers across the country that their portfolios are holding up well,” he said.

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Silicon Valley’s ‘bridge bank’ resumes mortgage originations 

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Silicon Valley Bank resumed mortgage originations on Tuesday via its newly established “bridge bank” — just four days after California state regulators took possession of the financial institution and appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC) as receivers.

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Regulator in Illinois suspends Michael Strauss, Smart Rate licenses

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The background Strauss was charged in 2009 by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with accounting fraud. He reportedly canceled their health insurance retroactively to May 2022, reportedly leaving some on the hook for substantial medical bills. They again did not provide the information requested.