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Paul Muolo

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Short Takes: Investing in Treasuries / 52.3% of Better.com / Applications Increase / AAM’s Future? / A Clarification

August 30, 2023
Paul Muolo and James Dohnert
Vendor/lender AAM is conducting a comprehensive review of its non-agency loan origination business...
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Blend’s CEO Granted New Compensation Package

August 29, 2023
Paul Muolo
Like most mortgage-related firms, Blend has struggled with lower originations, which has translated into declining revenue.
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Guild’s Hunger for M&A Continues

August 29, 2023
Paul Muolo
Earlier this year, the San Diego-based Guild bought two franchises: Cherry Creek and Legacy Mortgage...
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Short Takes: Another Warehouse Departure? / Change Facing SEC Inquiry? / ICE-BKI Deal Nears Close / Facing Sexual Harassment Charges, NAR President Resigns

August 29, 2023
James Dohnert and Paul Muolo
Another bank might be throwing in the towel on warehouse finance...
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New Disclosures From Better.com: A 2Q23 Loss and Breaches in Fannie Contract

August 28, 2023
Paul Muolo
To stay out of trouble, in late July the lender had to enter into a “pledge and security” agreement with Fannie...
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The LO Bidding Wars Have Ended. Sort Of...

August 28, 2023
Paul Muolo
One recruiter remarked, "Does anyone in this industry ever rein themselves in?”
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Short Takes: ARMs Anyone? / Waiting on a 3% Refi Wave / Non-Solicit Agreements? / AmeriFirst Files for Restructuring / Another Former CoreLogic Vet Lands

August 28, 2023
Paul Muolo
Among AmeriFirst's creditors: Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank and Lakeview...
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Spotty MBS Demand; What to Do About Rates?

August 24, 2023
Paul Muolo
These are trying times in the residential finance market. Mortgage rates are high, bond prices are falling and there’s a concern about a lack of MBS buyers. What to do? Let the Fed know how mad you are.
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LO Bidding Wars Are Over But…

August 24, 2023
Paul Muolo
The days of paying insane signing bonuses for top LO talent appear to be over. But there are exceptions. One talent recruiter asks: Will mortgage bankers ever learn?
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New Mortgage Chief at Guaranteed Rate

August 24, 2023
Paul Muolo
Peter Boomer, a former PNC Bank executive, joins Guaranteed Rate as executive vice president.
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