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Consumer Confidence on the Rise

On Monday, Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI), which highlights consumers’ current views and forward-looking expectations of housing market conditions, was released. The index revealed an increase in ...

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Idaho Wells Fargo President: Working for the Whole

Nearly a week after Tim Sloan’s hearing in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Wells Fargo’s Idaho Regional President of Operations is saying that though the unauthorized activity didn’t surface in Idaho, his numbers are reflecting the mishap.

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The Fed’s Latest RMBS Purchase

The Federal Reserve purchased over $7 billion in agency mortgage-backed securities last week--see the details of the purchase as well as who might be in line to take over for Fed chair Janet Yellen here.

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The Power of the Underwriter

In industries where price competition is fierce, finding other ways to bolster a company’s brand is vital for success and survival. In the mortgage industry, one proven way to do this is by making the underwriting experience as productive and efficient as possible.

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The Week Ahead: HUD, Treasury, and Fed Nominations

This week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Reserve System, and Department of the Treasury have scheduled spots on the Senate calendar for key nominations in their departments. See who they are as well as what else is to come in The Week Ahead.

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What TRID Did: A Mortgage Insurer’s Perspective

Since its advent, the ripple effects of TRID have been felt with the GSEs implementing a more robust framework for eligible insurers, and state insurance departments are considering a uniform update to state laws that are applicable to MI companies.

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