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Contracts, Invoices & Legal
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Wall Street dealers expect Bessent to signal as soon as Wednesday, when his department releases a quarterly statement on debt sales, that issuance in the $30 trillion Treasury market will keep shifting in that direction. View the full article
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A successful summer pilot led to wider rollout of a program, whereby Robinhood Gold subscribers will be able to find discounted rates and closing costs. View the full article
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The new president, a 35-year industry veteran, explains the value every lender, vendor and regulator can get by participating in the standards organization. View the full article
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Vic Lombardo, new head of mortgage services, has identified growth ideas and new revenue streams for Motto Mortgage and Wemlo, Remax CEO Erik Carlson said. View the full article
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Three Federal Reserve officials said they did not support the US central bank's decision to cut interest rates this week, citing inflation that remains too high. View the full article
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The acquisition complements existing lending channels at Carrington and also adds Reliance's full servicing portfolio to its platform, the company said. View the full article
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Zillow Home Loans originated 57% more purchase mortgages versus the third quarter of 2024, with production and segment revenue growth beating estimates. View the full article
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The head of the government-sponsored enterprise's oversight agency said the cuts were made to positions that weren't central to mortgages and new home sales. View the full article
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Rocket Companies lost $124 million on a GAAP basis, but its management celebrated milestones regarding its Redfin and Mr. Cooper acquisitions. 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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The tech giant provided context around Flagstar and Pennymac's moves, as it reported more Encompass and MSP clients and greater mortgage income. View the full article
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FFIN 2025-3's average loan balance, $16,366 was lower compared with the 2025-2 deal, when it was $19,993, and the WA interest rate on the current deal is 12.15%, down from 12.56%. View the full article
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Instances of miscommunication between servicers and borrowers have declined, but some warn that CFPB stepping back from enforcement could create oversight gaps. View the full article
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Until August, Bell was the executive director for loan guaranty service at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he was credited with growing the program. View the full article
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Company officials credited recent mortgage rate pullbacks, a nonagency servicing partnership and Improvements in technology behind recent momentum. View the full article
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The 30-year rate dropped just 0.2 percentage points, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments caused Treasury yields to rise. View the full article
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More than two-thirds of Americans believe homeownership is riskier now than 10 years ago due to climate change, a Clever Offers survey showed. View the full article
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The government-sponsored enterprise's bottom line results, like Fannie Mae's, came in above the previous quarter's but below year-ago numbers. 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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The Federal Open Market Committee voted to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points Wednesday, but the emergence of dissents on the committee makes the chance of another quarter-point cut in December less certain. View the full article
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Of the 15 states most affected by natural disasters, California and Florida had the highest non-renewal rates in 2024, a Weiss Ratings study found. View the full article
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Mortgage groups want GSEs to buy MBS to lower rates, but the Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors writes that the plan is risky, unnecessary, and poorly timed. View the full article
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The deal will help drive development at Mortgage Cadence, which had been a unit of Accenture, and enable new integrations and automation, according to leaders. View the full article
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An index of contract signings held at 74.8 after climbing a revised 4.2% a month earlier to the highest level since March, according to National Association of Realtors data released Wednesday. View the full article
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