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Mortgage Rates Spared by Tame Inflation Data, But Will Likely Hit New 52-Weeks Highs Soon Anyway

Mortgage Rates Spared by Tame Inflation Data, But Will Likely Hit New 52-Weeks Highs Soon Anyway

It was a good week for mortgage rates thanks to tame inflation data. I use the phrase “good” loosely because...

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California turns up heat on billionaires who fled its wealth tax

California turns up heat on billionaires who fled its wealth tax

The initiative’s drafters — tax law professors at the University of California Berkeley, University of Missouri, and UC Davis —...

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Chase, Wells, BofA post strong Q2 mortgage gains

Chase, Wells, BofA post strong Q2 mortgage gains

Mortgage loan production volume at three of the nation’s largest banks came in above expectations for the second quarter, which...

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Halifax Intermediares increases Premier large loan threshold to £650k – Mortgage Strategy

Halifax Intermediares increases Premier large loan threshold to £650k – Mortgage Strategy

Halifax Intermediaries will increase its large loan threshold from £500,000 to £650,000 on its Premier range, effective 27 July. The...

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Despite Headwinds, Odds of a 7% 30-Year Fixed in 2026 Are Super Low

Despite Headwinds, Odds of a 7% 30-Year Fixed in 2026 Are Super Low

It’s been a rough week for mortgage rates, which are reeling thanks to new aggressions in the Middle East. The...

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What the CFPB’s request for information on TRID means for brokers right now

What the CFPB’s request for information on TRID means for brokers right now

Also suggested are changes to the right of rescission, although that could be more complicated. The right of rescission is...

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Rate-hike odds rise, a warning sign for lenders

Rate-hike odds rise, a warning sign for lenders

The share of economists expecting the next Federal Open Market Committee action to be a rate hike continues to grow,...

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West One joins Primis’ bridging panel – Mortgage Strategy

West One joins Primis’ bridging panel – Mortgage Strategy

Primis has added specialist lender West One to its panel of approved bridging lenders. The move gives Primis brokers access...

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Just When You Thought 7% Mortgage Rates Were Off the Table

Just When You Thought 7% Mortgage Rates Were Off the Table

Welp, I’ve been saying the conflict in the Middle East could have another twist in the tale. And here we...

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In the wake of servicer acquisitions, how technology can help smaller companies compete

In the wake of servicer acquisitions, how technology can help smaller companies compete

“I definitely see a lot of automation happening more recently,” he said. “I think we’re going to get to a...

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