Originations

HUD Secretary Carson vows to pull back on mortgage penalties

10/23/17

Ben Carson doesn't want big banks to worry so much about being penalized from mortgage lending errors.

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FHA still weighing premium cuts: Carson

10/12/17

HUD Secretary Ben Carson said he's held off making any decision on premium cuts until the confirmation of key appointments. "It has been a real ordeal getting people in place," he said.

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Nonbanks reclaim dominance in home lending, HMDA stats show

09/28/17

The share of purchase and refinance loans originated by nonbanks are at their highest point since at least 1995, according to an analysis of new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.

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How credit unions cracked the code on HELOCs

08/14/17

Despite rising home prices and a market where many older homeowners are loath to sell, home equity line of credit lending remains muted in all but one corner of the industry: credit unions.

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As banks exit mortgage lending field, a nonbank buys into it

07/26/17

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group has agreed to buy a majority stake in Virginia Community Bank in a rare instance of a nondepository mortgage company buying a bank, rather than the reverse.

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Sindeo investor saves fintech mortgage broker from going under

07/13/17

Tech-savvy mortgage broker Sindeo is back in business, following an acquisition by Renren, a Chinese social media company and an investor in U.S.-based fintech firms including Social Finance and LendingHome.

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Big-bank construction loans said to grow with other asset classes

07/12/17

New data shows that large commercial banks are increasing their originations of single-family construction loans, but these loans still represent a small percentage of their total assets.

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New York Community joins bank exodus from home mortgages

06/27/17

Seeking to stay below $50 billion, the regional is selling its origination and servicing businesses.

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7 ways top women execs persist and prosper in a challenging market

05/26/17

From better understanding consumer priorities to expertly managing career advancement, here's a look at key success strategies that female financial services executives shared at the Most Powerful Women in Banking LEAD Conference.

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First Republic's profits soar on surge in new loans, wealth revenues

04/13/17

Record loan originations and the continued accumulation of wealth management assets added up to 12% earnings growth at the San Francisco bank.

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