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Swalwell drops mortgage suit, California residency challenge falters

Swalwell drops mortgage suit, California residency challenge falters

He argued that Pulte, angered by Swalwell’s criticism of president Donald Trump, violated the First Amendment’s “bedrock prohibition on viewpoint-based...

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Fannie, Freddie place large bids for mortgage-backed securities

Fannie, Freddie place large bids for mortgage-backed securities

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have begun placing sizable orders to purchase mortgage-backed securities, stepping into a market roiled by...

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FCA launches later life lending market study – Mortgage Strategy

FCA launches later life lending market study – Mortgage Strategy

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a market study of later life lending to see if the sector can...

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Mortgage Rates Hit 2026 Highs, Look Headed Back to 6.50%

Mortgage Rates Hit 2026 Highs, Look Headed Back to 6.50%

Mortgage rates took another leg up today, rising ever closer to 6.50%. The culprit once again has been the conflict...

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Mortgage rates climb for third week as Iran war shakes markets

Mortgage rates climb for third week as Iran war shakes markets

“Potential homebuyers are poised for a more affordable spring homebuying season than last with the market experiencing improvements in purchase...

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UWM’s Two Harbors deal in doubt, analysts warn

UWM’s Two Harbors deal in doubt, analysts warn

UWM Holdings may have to increase its offer to get the agreed to purchase of Two Harbors over the finish...

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Pepper Money raises rates by at least 35bps – Mortgage Strategy

Pepper Money raises rates by at least 35bps – Mortgage Strategy

Pepper Money has increased rates by at least 35bps on multiple products. The lender said the move was in response...

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Mortgage Rates and Gas Prices Are Back in the 6s!

Mortgage Rates and Gas Prices Are Back in the 6s!

Want to talk about a double whammy, just in time for the spring home buying season? Well, it occurred to...

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Good news for mortgage rates? What one analyst says could drive them back down

Good news for mortgage rates? What one analyst says could drive them back down

Many experts believe that a surge in bank mortgage lending could be both good for brokers and for the wholesale...

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White House order to increase small bank mortgage lending

White House order to increase small bank mortgage lending

Key insight: The White House issued an executive order directing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and bank regulators to tailor...

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