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The housing industry’s disparate impact hopes

Housing Wire

Mortgage industry groups on Tuesday made their voices heard in response to the Department of Housing and Urban Development ’s proposed reinstatement of its 2013 disparate impact rule. The argument for the higher threshold for claims arose following a 2015 Supreme Court decision which upheld the disparate impact regulation.

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Texas Capital Bank shoots back at Ginnie Mae over dismissal motion

Housing Wire

Recounting history TCB began its relationship with RMF in 2015 by “financing […] to enable RMF to fund and operate its business — including funding for RMF’s operations involving tails,” the filing states. Ginnie Mae accordingly implored TCB to lend money to RMF. But TCB was hesitant to lend money to a bankrupt company.

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

These policies were the result of a collaborative effort between the GSEs, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In more recent downturns, such as during the 2008 recession, many foreclosures were due to bad lending. Humans, including appraisers, don’t like change.

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Another lender settles redlining accusations with DOJ

Housing Wire

The complaint filed in federal court on Wednesday alleges that from at least 2015 to 2021, Lakeland failed to provide mortgage lending services to Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Newark. The largest settlement recorded , at $25 million, was with New Jersey-based Hudson City Savings Bank in 2015.).

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Trade groups have differing stances on government’s affordable housing plan

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the White House announced plans to extend the Federal Financing Bank (FFB) risk-sharing program, two prominent housing associations shared their differing perspectives on the move. Shortly after the U.S.

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WFG reports its highest volume months ever during Q2 and Q3 of 2020

Housing Wire

Behind him, the recent financial crisis still cast a cautionary shadow over new business development, but ahead he saw opportunities for a client-centric, tech-focused family of companies in the title insurance and real estate settlement services industry. Now, at WFG’s 10-year anniversary, this vision holds even more relevance.

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State Appraisal Boards – What Do They Look For?

Appraisal Today

Brand your appraisal practice Make it easier for customers to send you referrals by developing a brand that they will remember. 2 Lenders require appraisers to carry E&O insurance because they routinely seek to hold appraisers responsible for loan losses. Here’s how to get referrals for your appraisal business.