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QM revamp could mean separate rule books for banks, internet lenders

05/17/18

Mick Mulvaney’s recent comments about the CFPB Qualified Mortgage rule have triggered a debate over whether regulators should take into account more than one underwriting model.

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A mortgage in 30 minutes? Fintech says it’s coming

03/28/18

Lenda, launched in 2014, currently makes mortgages start to finish in two weeks. But it's aiming to make it a process that can be finished on a borrower's lunch break.

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Digital mortgages slowly making their way into servicing

03/27/18

Servicers are still trying to figure out how they can best take advantage of the growing use of electronic notes and other digital mortgage tools by lenders and the secondary market.

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Fannie Mae testing mortgages refinanced using Airbnb income

02/09/18

Quicken Loans, Citizens Bank and Better Mortgage are refinancing loans using Airbnb income as part of a pilot project with Fannie Mae.

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When banks score — and fumble — in marketing

02/04/18

The Super Bowl reminds that firms often have one shot to make a good impression with their advertising. Here are some of the best and worst ads from financial companies.

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Banks' struggles in mortgage business linked to outdated technology

07/12/17

It's not only regulation that is hurting profitability, but also banks' failure to adapt to the internet age, according to a recent study.

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DOJ's False Claims Act focus shifts to reverse mortgage servicers

07/03/17

The Trump administration's Justice Department was expected to be less aggressive in its pursuit of False Claims Act cases against the mortgage industry. Instead, its focus has shifted to Federal Housing Administration-insured reverse mortgages.

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