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Banks report tighter lending standards, weaker demand for mortgages and HELOCs

Housing Wire

banks have tightened their lending standards for residential real estate (REE) loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) in the second quarter amid the collapse of regional banks and a cascade of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve to tame inflation. A 40%-plus net share of all U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks.

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Don’t expect a drastic housing market turnaround in 2023, Fitch Ratings says

Housing Wire

Brown anticipates more consolidation in the industry on the mortgage production side, as “there’s less than one loan being done by a loan officer per month on average,” he said. So, it’s definitely not like selling a loan to a GSE (government-sponsored enterprise). You need a buyer and seller,” Brown said.

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engage.marketing 2021

Housing Wire

Panelists: Clayton Collins, CEO, HW Media Courtney Graham, Chief Marketing Officer, Princeton Mortgage Paul Akinmade, Chief Strategy Officer, CMG Financial. Panelists: Scott Betley, Loan Officer, NFM Lending Brena Nath, Managing Editor, HousingWire. Building a Personal Brand. Social Media Master Class: Instagram.

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These mortgage lenders are making major job cuts as production plummets

Housing Wire

“This creates a challenging environment for volume-sensitive businesses such as mortgage originators and title insurers.” It affected at least 50% of the staff, positions in operations and loan officers, according to multiple former employees. A massive job cut. Marginal reductions . billion in the last 12 months.

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Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers

Housing Wire

FHA loans are a popular option for first-time homebuyers or those who don’t have a lot of cash saved for a down payment, because the loans require a minimum of 3.5% VA loans offer a 100% financing option for qualifying military service members and veterans, and don’t require mortgage insurance.

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‘Cash is king’ should be mantra for mortgage leaders

Housing Wire

There’s already been widespread margin compression with agency conventional products due to the declines in refinances, while government margins will likely start compressing soon as well. This includes how much cash is used to fund new loans, cycle time on loans in inventory, and how fast you’re selling loans.

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Choosing the Right Lender

PennyMac

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing the right one — everything from interest rates, loan types and fees to service and experience. Purchasing a home is a big step, and you want a knowledgeable lending partner by your side as you weigh your financing options and navigate the paperwork involved.