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Kim Yowell of Fairway Independent Mortgage was honored at the Keys for Life Gala in Dallas during the Five Star Conference for her contributions to the mortgage marketplace.

While traditional credit reports remain a strong indication of past financial reliability, a credit report alone doesn’t always provide the full picture of a consumer’s financial profile.

Newest Board member of Fay Financial brings 30 years of experience in residential mortgage, community banking, affordable housing, and diversity and inclusion initiatives to his new role.

According to a new study, “house poor” homeowners in the Sunshine State and Golden State face the largest housing expenses, including monthly mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, and utilities.

The Department has announced new protections and funding to build on commitments made by the Biden Administration’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights, drafted to increase fairness within the nation’s rental marketplace.

MortgagePoint speaks with mortgage servicing execs from BOK Financial, Carrington, the NMSA, PHH Mortgage Corporation, and Servbank about the unusual times and unusual opportunities the industry faces midway through 2023.

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.

Effective July 31, the Texas-based bank will shut down its mortgage origination business, and shift its focus towards full-service banking and mortgage servicing options.

An upcoming Five Star Institute Webinar will delve into the landscape of the mortgage industry over the next 12 months, including a possible rise in home equity loans, a decrease in savings, increased credit card usage, and overall consumer weariness, among other topics.

The Spring Legal League Summit, hosted by Five Star Institute, featured two days of classes, discussions, and networking, followed by a trip to a Texas Rangers Game.