mortgages

Mortgage balances surge, but gains are uneven

02/13/18

In some states, total mortgages outstanding are at all-time highs, but in others hard hit by the financial crisis they remain well below their 2008 peaks, the New York Fed said Tuesday in its quarterly report on household debt.

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Upbeat FHA outlook in Trump budget renews calls for premium reduction

02/13/18

The new budget proposal projects a very profitable Federal Housing Administration in fiscal year 2019, but there are no indications the FHA will reduce its mortgage insurance premiums anytime soon.

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The warning signs in consumer credit data

02/11/18

U.S. consumers are borrowing more than ever to buy homes and cars, pay for college and even finance every day purchases. Is it a display of confidence in the U.S. economy or are many households living far beyond their means?

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Consumer lending unit draws PE interest

02/07/18

Warburg Pincus has agreed to buy a majority stake in a mortgage and consumer loan origination and servicing platform owned by Fiserv.

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FHFA extends comment period on credit scoring changes

02/02/18

The Federal Housing Finance Agency said Friday it will give commenters more time to weigh in on a potential update to the credit scoring requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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Senate bill would reverse FHLB membership rule

02/01/18

Three senators have unveiled a bill that would allow captive insurance companies to regain full membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank System.

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HarborOne expands New England mortgage business with latest acquisition

01/31/18

The Massachusetts bank — and former credit union — bought Cumberland County Mortgage in Maine.

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Mortgage refis seen plunging; ‘jackpotting’ ATMs

01/29/18

As interest rates go up, volume expected to drop to its lowest level since 2000; thieves can make cash machines release money “like winning slot machines.”

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HomeStreet adds director after rejecting investor's push for a seat

01/26/18

The Seattle company, which is gearing up for a proxy battle with Blue Lion Capital, appointed a former U.S. Bancorp executive to fill a board vacancy.

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East West's revenue climbed 14% in 4Q on surge in loan demand

01/25/18

Double-digit growth in total loans more than offset higher chargeoffs and a decline in fee income at the Pasadena, Calif., company.

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