Following New York Community Bancorp's acquisitions of Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. and Signature Bank, the new logo and brand identity "signals the unification of the three companies under the Flagstar name and their commitment to helping customers, clients, and communities to take charge and thrive."
Read More »Cracks in the Foundation?
MortgagePoint examines the impact of the recent bank failures on the mortgage space, with a cross-section of experts imparting their perspectives on how to avoid similar issues in the future.
Read More »Spring Homebuyers Greeted by Another Dip in Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates fell for the second consecutive week, spurring a jump in mortgage apps at the outset of the spring homebuying season.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Gain for the Third Consecutive Week
The dip in mortgage rates has kicked the spring homebuying season off on the right foot, as the MBA reports overall app volume on the rise for the third straight week, amid uncertainty over the health of the banking sector.
Read More »Economic Unrest Pushes Mortgage Rates Downward
In a week of turmoil in the economic markets as the FDIC was named receiver of two banks, Freddie Mac reported the fixed-rate mortgage retreated 13 basis points, ending a five-week run of increases.
Read More »Mortgage Purchase App Volume Rises for Second Consecutive Week
The MBA reports that purchase applications increased for the second straight week but remained nearly 40% below last year’s pace, amid news of continued economic instability and several bank closures.
Read More »Former U.S. Congressman and Dodd-Frank Namesake, Barney Frank, Joins Bank Board
In an unexpected turn of events, retired House Democrat, key architect of the financial crisis era legislation, and more important namesake of the 2010 Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Barney Frank has joined the board of directors of New York-based Signature Bank (SBNY), according to a company announcement on Wednesday.
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