December 20, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Government Shutdown Impact / Existing-Home Sales Increase / Baby Boomers and Home Equity / Ginnie Senior Leader RetiringAmong many other issues, the shutdown would pause authorization for new flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program, potentially impacting home sales.
December 16, 2024By Paul MuoloFlagstar's CFO Departs, Lee Smith Named to Replace Him Gifford, just a few days ago, gave notice to Flagstar that he will be leaving the federally insured depository.
December 13, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: French Hill to Lead HFSC / FHA Offers Hurricane Relief to Lenders / Affordability Issues Persist / Negative Outlook for Statebridge / PHH Turns to BlendRep. French Hill, R-AR, will lead the House Financial Services Committee next year.
November 14, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: LOs Shy Away From AI / Homeowners Consider Moving Post-Election / Home Tours Increase / InterLinc Ready to Hire
November 12, 2024By John BancroftShort Takes: Mixed Trends Among Agency MBS Issuers / Home Sales Expected to Increase / Provident Bank Hires Warehouse VP From Flagstar / Achieve Expands HELOC Offerings