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Author Archives: Eric C. Peck

Eric C. Peck has 20-plus years’ experience covering the mortgage industry, he most recently served as Editor-in-Chief for The Mortgage Press and National Mortgage Professional Magazine. Peck graduated from the New York Institute of Technology where he received his B.A. in Communication Arts/Media. After graduating, he began his professional career with Videography Magazine before landing in the mortgage space. Peck has edited three published books and has served as Copy Editor for Entrepreneur.com.

Mortgage Rates Hit 2023 High Mark

“This upward trend is being driven by a resilient economy, persistent inflation, and a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater.

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Embracing E-Mortgages

On the road to adopting an all-digital mortgage process, the Five Star Institute and DocMagic will present an upcoming webinar discussing the hurdles that must be overcome, and how to balance the human touch in an electronic landscape.

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Fleeing the West to Flock to the East

A new study from Veros has found that markets in the Western U.S., once popular destinations, are displaying signs of weakness, with regions in the Midwest and Eastern part of the nation emerging as targets for buyers seeking affordability and economic stability.

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Serving the Underserved

Fannie Mae’s recap of its Environmental, Social, and Governance efforts in 2022 details how the GSE acquired mortgages supporting 1.2 million single-family home purchases nationwide, nearly half of which were for first-time homebuyers.

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Preparing for the Next REO Spike

The Five Star Institute has joined forces with the National REO Brokers Association to dissect how to prepare for an increase in REO volumes, with topics ranging from streamlining operations to managing compliance and public perception.

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