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How can we bridge the talent gap in title and escrow?

Housing Wire

The solution lies in embracing technology to address this growing gap in title and escrow hires. in 2026 — compared with 17.5% For workers 75 and older, the participation rate in 2026 is projected to be 10.8%, compared with 4.7% The emphasis, particularly on the escrow side, should be on technology.

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Frank Martell talks loanDepot’s restructuring, path to profitability and M&As 

Housing Wire

Amid a shrinking market, Vision 2025 was extended into 2026 and beyond, Martell said. We’re trying to make sure our focus is on the strategic growth areas that we think will contribute to the first-time homebuyer, diverse lending and affordable [lending]. We’ve extended that to 2026 or so. It was crazy.

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Mat Ishbia talks the ‘loser mentality,’ the controversial ‘ultimatum’ and the years ahead

Housing Wire

Meanwhile, 2025 and 2026 will be off the charts. ” Ishbia says that the wholesale channel should reach 33% market share by 2026, compared to the current level of 22%. And 2024, 2025 and 2026, they’ll be the three best mortgage years in history because everybody that’s doing 6.5% We target 2026.

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6% mortgage rates are back (for select borrowers)

Housing Wire

A top-tier borrower with a 780 FICO score and a 25-30% down payment for a single-family vanilla 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was quoted 6.875% on Thursday, said Larry Steinway, senior vice president of mortgage lending and branch manager of Revolution Mortgage. “We We are definitely seeing an uptick in demand.

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With strategic plan, FHFA charts new course

Housing Wire

The conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Wednesday laid out three broad strategic goals for 2022 to 2026: safety and soundness, equitable access to affordable and sustainable housing, and responsibly managing FHFA’s infrastructure. But the status of the agency’s efforts to accomplish that goal is less clear.