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Patriot Bank to pay $1.9M to settle DOJ’s redlining accusations

Housing Wire

“Patriot Bank has always acted to serve the home mortgage credit needs in minority neighborhoods, and the bank’s strong record speaks for itself and flatly contradicts any allegation of wrongdoing,” John Smith, president and CEO of Patriot Bank, in a statement. “We million investment Patriot will make, subject to court approval, At least $1.3

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First Financial Bank to invest $700M by 2028 in affordable mortgages

Housing Wire

Another $700 million is expected to be invested in mortgage lending, with a focus on rural areas, the development of community mortgage loan officers, small-dollar mortgages and home improvement loans, among other products for LMI borrowers.

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Some lenders won’t survive the purchase mortgage market of 2022

Housing Wire

A seasoned retail and commercial banking salesman in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the 39-year-old Woodward joined Interfirst Mortgage as a loan officer in October 2020 after a recommendation from an old college friend. Profitability may resemble the market in 2018 , when around one-third of nonbank lenders failed to turn a profit.

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Will new products stop the bleeding for mortgage lenders? 

Housing Wire

Like its peers, the wholesale lender’s origination volume has plunged over the past year due to a dearth of refinancings and a sluggish purchase market. But the reality is Homepoint – like some of its peers – is going to lose market share as it attempts to right the ship. Homepoint is in a tough spot. Homepoint is hardly alone.

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How LOs, mortgage execs are preparing for 2024

Housing Wire

After nearly two years of trudging through a frozen housing market , the consensus among mortgage professionals is that the worst of it is over. Mortgage professionals say 2024 will be a ‘recovery year’ as markets slowly return to normal. A successful loan officer in this market needs a very capable qualified assistant.

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How LOs can leverage their sphere of influence

Housing Wire

The 2023 market is unlike those we’ve seen in previous years. In a market like this, every lead, loan and basis point matters more than ever for LOs. Dave Savage , chief innovation officer for Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang , described today’s market as a new era in the mortgage business — the advice era.

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A must-read for homeowners: Do you have to renovate before you sell?

Cornerstone

But before you sign any contracts, keep in mind that there’s something unique going on in today’s housing market. In a normal market, you’ll see a 6-month supply of homes for sale. This means competition among homebuyers is high, and homes are selling fast. Keep 2 things in mind if you’re planning to sell this season.