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Contracts, Invoices & Legal
The operational infrastructure of a freelance business — and the area most freelancers neglect until a client dispute makes it expensive. This sub-forum covers freelance contract templates, scope creep clauses, kill fees, late payment terms, invoice structures, payment platform comparisons, and the legal protections that separate professional freelancers from hobbyists. Downloadable templates live here alongside member experiences with difficult client situations and the contract language that resolved them.
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The $1.15 billion agreement earmarked for general corporate purposes can increase to $2.25 billion pending the lender's acquisition of Mr. Cooper. View the full article
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The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation reading fell in March, but the positive reading came before new trade policies hit the economy. View the full article
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CSBS hires veteran regulatory expert, Selene welcomes two new executives, Polly grows C-suite, Leaderone finds new president, plus more mortgage moves. View the full article
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Contract closings rose 5.1% to a 4.35 million annualized pace last month, the highest since February 2023, according to figures released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors. View the full article
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Much of the increase came from the wholesale channel, where margins were thinner, leaving them flat on for the origination unit on a sequential quarter basis. View the full article
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There still is potential for the Supreme Court to review nuances of its landmark Tyler v. Hennepin County decision as other lawsuits raise questions about it. View the full article
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A large share of each generation, baby boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z, said another age group is the reason why homeownership is unaffordable, Clever found. View the full article
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Whether in fake ads or misleading documents, anywhere fraud might be happening on Google, banks have a new way to quickly shut it down. View the full article
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Bill Pulte once again claimed he's signed over 50 directives at the housing regulator, although he's only made some of those that affect lenders public. View the full article
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The state has largely solved for the industry's biggest concerns but the broader secondary mortgage market could still have some additional responsibilities. View the full article
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The company has not traditionally had a large presence in housing finance, but plans for government-related credit modernization have given it a boost. View the full article
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The court gutted the complaint against the wholesale leader that was filed last year in conjunction with an investigation by a hedge fund-backed newsroom. View the full article
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The buyer will add around 800,000 loans to its hefty servicing portfolio, while Valon said it will shift away from servicing to focus on technology. View the full article
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The former AIME boss and current Rocket Pro leader claims the megalender has threatened to pull the trade group's funding should it pay her a $240,000 bonus. View the full article
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Uncover how high-speed internet access drives property valuations, creates lending opportunities, and transforms mortgage markets nationwide. View the full article
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New guidelines should provide homeownership opportunities for certain consumer segments with thin credit files and open up product options, lenders said. View the full article
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Their worries center on fears the new duties could impact their personal finances, according to a new survey from home-equity investment platform Point. View the full article
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A federal judge has ordered a staff member of the Department of Government Efficiency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's top lawyer to appear at an evidentiary hearing next week. View the full article
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The The President administration's decision not to seek funding for the CFPB and transferring remaining enforcement cases to the Department of Justice were cited as reasons for the resignation of Michael G. Salemi, who took over as CFPB enforcement chief earlier this year. View the full article
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In the megabank's latest sign of progress with regulators, it said that a 7-year-old CFPB order has been terminated. View the full article
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The homebuilder agreed to acquire Alliant National in a transaction announced last October, with this deal closing after the Cherry Creek mortgage purchase. View the full article
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Housing starts increased in April as a pickup in multifamily home construction more than offset a decline in single-family dwellings caused by elevated inventory. View the full article
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Monetary policy is on track to loosen later rather than sooner. Housing finance firms may look more to home equity until or unless a change revives activity. View the full article
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