Flagstar’s EVP on the company’s future with NYCB, Signature 

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Flagstar Bank, a top-25 U.S. mortgage lender, recently participated in two M&A deals.  In December 2022, the bank concluded the merger with New York Community Bancorp after waiting for regulatory...

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UK house prices dip but more stable market – Halifax

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

UK house prices dipped in April, but the market is more stable, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. ...

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Brits are being offered no-deposit 100% mortgage loans for the first time since 2008

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Renters in the U.K. will be able to borrow up to 100% of the value of a property without a guarantor in a new mortgage scheme introduced by Skipton...

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Housing Market Tracker: Spring inventory falls

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Just when I thought it was safe to say we were getting more traditional spring housing inventory , we hit a snag last week, as active inventory and new...

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20 states with the lowest average mortgage size

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Complimentary access to top ideas and insights — curated by our editors. The top five states in the ranking have an average mortgage size for home purchases of $222,964...

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NASCAR team fires back in lender sponsorship lawsuit

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The NASCAR team suing Equity Prime Mortgage over a broken sponsorship deal is doubling down on its claim the lender pulled back because of a margin call during last...

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NewRez now offers Freddie Mac’s revamped downpayment assistance program

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Mortgage lender and servicer NewRez on Monday launched a special purpose credit program through Freddie Mac that will provide $3,000 or more in closing cost assistance to qualifying first-time...

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Mortgage renewal strategies in today’s high interest rate environment

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The current interest rate climate for mortgage brokers and their clients is dramatically different compared to just a year ago, requiring a whole new strategy when it comes to...

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Republic First to quit mortgages, scale back lending in NYC

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Republic First Bancorp announced Friday it would reduce its lending presence in New York City and exit mortgage originations entirely. The moves are aimed at cutting costs and refocusing...

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Exclusive: FHFA interview about LLPA changes

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

In January, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) made a series of significant changes to loan level pricing adjustment (LLPA) fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on...

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