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CFPB issues consent order against Washington Federal for HMDA reporting violations

Housing Wire

The bank will pay a $200,000 fine for reporting inaccurate HMDA data in 2016 and 2017 — with error rates up to 40% in some cases, according to the CFPB. The settlement also orders Washington Federal to “develop and implement an effective compliance-management system to prevent future violations,” per the CFPB.

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Interfirst to lay off 140 employees

Housing Wire

The company reduced its origination to $2 billion in 2016 before shutting down altogether in 2017. Interfirst boasted of its ability to train people with no background in mortgage through a rigorous training course. In 2012, the historically low interest rates led to a boom in refinances, and the lender grew to $14.5

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2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Paul Akinmade

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Paul Akinmade joined CMG Financial in 2016 to lead the expansion of the company’s marketing department ahead of a major staffing initiative. Paul Akinmade, Chief Strategy Officer, CMG Financial. During Akinmade’s tenure, CMG launched HomeFundIt, a digital down payment gifting platform, and enhanced the service with iterations like UpIt.

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John Millen Promoted to Director of Business Development

Lamacchia Realty

Lamacchia Realty has officially announced the promotion of John Millen to his new role of Director of Business Development! John is also directing a team of Business Development Consultants that focus on recruiting, onboarding, retention and more. . Director of Business Development. Vice President of Business Development.

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Lenders, tech firms hire executives to navigate down market

Housing Wire

Erickson will be in charge of product management, the procurement and advancement of technology solutions and will oversee the training department and support teams for Motto Mortgage and wemlo. Goldman will be responsible for Floify’s sales development strategies. Dan Goldman, vice president of sales at Floify.

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Interfirst, the phoenix of mortgage, lays off hundreds

Housing Wire

The lender originated $10 billion in mortgages in 2013, $5 billion in 2014, $3 billion in 2015 and just $2 billion in 2016 before shutting down altogether in 2017. They were trying to capitalize on the refinance boom,” said Cullen Gandy, a classically trained opera singer who had been hired as an LO at Interfirst and left in July. “I

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Amy Wallick Sworn in by Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® as 2024 President

Lamacchia Realty

To learn more about Amy, click HERE Her history of service includes: STATE ASSOCIATION MAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 MAR DIRECTOR AT LARGE: 2018, 2019, 2020 NORTHERN REGION VICE PRESIDENT: 2016, 2017, 2022 MAR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: 2018 (Vice Chair), 2019 & 2020 (Chair), 2021 MAR FINANCE COMMITTEE: 2020, 2022 (..)