Notable mortgage industry hires and promotions, Aug. 15-19
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Independent mortgage banks lose $82 per loan in second quarter

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe traditional spring housing heat-up didn’t reap the usual rewards this year for independent mortg… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Mortgage applications drop to lowest weekly level since 2000

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs if observers needed more evidence that the housing market is experiencing a steep contraction, th… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
NAIOP forecasts further slowing in industrial absorption to close 2022

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FHFA, Ginnie Mae update financial eligibility requirements for sellers, servicers

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and Ginnie Mae have updated their minimum financial eligib… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
First-time buyers paid a 13% premium on home purchases, Clever reports

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Housing starts plummet in July to 17-month low

Reading Time: 2 minutesNationwide housing starts dropped to a 17-month low in July, according to the most recent data from … Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Share of home purchases funded with ARMs vaults significantly

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Industry Watch: CMG Financial rebrands retail division, Panorama Mortgage Group adds Lone Peak Lending and more
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Homebuying competition drops near pandemic-era low, Redfin reports

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