Freddie Mac CEO Brickman steps down

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Notable mortgage industry hires and promotions, November 9-November 13
Reading Time: 4 minutes Mariner Rocket Companies has announced the appointment of Jonathan Mariner to its board of di… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
J.D. Power: Satisfaction in self-service channels dips

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FHA proposes allowing private flood insurance in hazard areas

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has published a proposed rule to allow a private flood insu… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Growing divergence between rents in primary, secondary metros

Reading Time: 3 minutesGateway markets see declines continue in October, while 18-hour cities enjoy resilient gains
28% of U.S. homes now equity-rich

Reading Time: 2 minutesHome equity levels across the United States continued to grow in the third quarter, with 16.7 millio… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
What does the housing market look like under a Biden presidency?

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Robust job gains slowing, but October growth still above expectations

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm employment grew by 638,000 in October — a … Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Notable mortgage industry hires and promotions, November 2-November 6
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Commercial/multifamily borrowing down 47% in Q3

Reading Time: 2 minutesCommercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations decreased 47% year over year during the third … Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in