Notable mortgage industry hires and promotions, March 13-17

Reading Time: 2 minutesFannie Mae announced that Michael Seelig was appointed to its board of directors and will serve on i… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Multifamily building propels housing starts to robust February

Reading Time: 2 minutesSingle-family starts see moderate increase, but annualized pace remains ‘anemic’
Apartment rents stay level in February as big spring questions loom

Reading Time: 2 minutesLarge metro areas all over the map when it comes to short-term rent performance
FHFA delays implementation of controversial DTI-based loan fees

Reading Time: 2 minutesEffective date pushed back three months from May to August ‘to ensure a level playing field’
Luxury home sales post largest-ever yearly tumble

Reading Time: 3 minutesAffluent buyers taking wait-and-see approach, according to Redfin
Mortgage credit availability goes further downhill in February

Reading Time: 2 minutesMBA’s credit availability index has dropped 11 times in past 12 months
Interest rate climate pushes popularity for alternative loan products

Reading Time: 2 minutesBlack Knight: Rate-lock dollar volume shows modest increase from January to February
Industry Watch: Empower conditionally sold, CMG buys Homebridge’s retail operation and more

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Solid February jobs report shows hiring strength, wage growth moderation

Reading Time: 2 minutesBalance offers hope in inflation fight, dials back concerns of larger rate hike from Fed
Notable mortgage industry hires and promotions, March 6-10

Reading Time: 2 minutesMr. Cooper Group announced two executive leadership appointments: Kurt Johnson as chief financial of… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in