Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry said the move to grant non-bank financial technology companies a bank charter will "support responsible innovation" in the financial industry.
Read More »How Blockchain Will Revolutionize Mortgages
Jason Nadeau, EVP with Factom, Inc., discusses a new technology that has the potential to dramatically change the industry.
Read More »Freddie Mac Releases List of Confirmed eMortgage Dealers
Four companies were approved to use Freddie Mac’s eNote technology, and two companies are currently under review.
Read More »Will ‘Mixed’ Jobs Data Bode Well for Housing?
The headline numbers in the latest Employment Situation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics were positive, but the report contained its negative points—leaving analysts to speculate what the effect of the data will be for housing.
Read More »Lenders are Addressing TRID-Related Defects
TRID-related defects were trending upward in the first quarter, but that appears to be reversing, according to one analysis.
Read More »Now It’s FHA’s Turn to Raise Loan Limits
Right before Thanksgiving, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced it will be raising the maximum conforming loan limits on GSE-backed mortgages. The Federal Housing Administration has now followed suit.
Read More »Mortgage Rates are Climbing . . . What Now?
Mortgage rates are at their highest level in 16 months after five straight weeks of increasing. What can lenders expect in the new higher mortgage rate environment?
Read More »Industry Insight: Changes in Mortgage Pricing
John Ardy, CEO of Resitrader, gives insight into what mortgage trends he is currently seeing, the opportunities and challenges that come with these trends, and what industry shifts are anticipated for 2017.
Read More »Recent Changes May Lessen Homebuyer Demand
The year 2016 was the best for home sales in a decade by many indicators. With some recent changes in the market, will this trend continue into next year?
Read More »The Collingwood Group Names New Partner
With over 20 years of experience in the housing industry, Meg Burns was tapped to lead the firm’s Business Advisory practice.
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