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Virgin Money mortgage balances fall 2% in H1   – Mortgage Strategy

Virgin Money mortgage balances fall 2% in H1   – Mortgage Strategy

Virgin Money reported mortgage balances down 2% to £56.6bn in the first six months of the year, as it prepares...

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The Other Major Downside to a Higher Mortgage Rate (Aside From the Payment)

The Other Major Downside to a Higher Mortgage Rate (Aside From the Payment)

If you’re currently thinking about buying a home, or somehow in a position to refinance an existing loan, current mortgage...

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What’s behind the sluggish recent pace of mortgage applications?

What’s behind the sluggish recent pace of mortgage applications?

Some have also been able to offer incentives such as rate buydowns or other concessions to help homebuyers with higher...

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Former ICE Mortgage exec Joe Tyrrell named Optimal Blue CEO

Former ICE Mortgage exec Joe Tyrrell named Optimal Blue CEO

Joe Tyrrell, the former president of ICE Mortgage Technology, is taking over as CEO of Optimal Blue, replacing interim CEO...

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Property Ombudsman handles record enquiries, pays out £1.5m    – Mortgage Strategy

Property Ombudsman handles record enquiries, pays out £1.5m    – Mortgage Strategy

The Property Ombudsman received a record number of enquiries with 57,635 people settling housing disputes through its service last year....

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Is a 0% Down Home Purchase Much Different Than a 3% Down Purchase?

Is a 0% Down Home Purchase Much Different Than a 3% Down Purchase?

You may have heard that the nation’s largest mortgage lender just rolled out a zero down mortgage. If you were...

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Mortgage broker frauds: Here’s how to avoid them

Mortgage broker frauds: Here’s how to avoid them

Disqualification from managing corporations Most countries have regulatory bodies with the power to disqualify individuals from managing corporations if they...

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Ginnie Mae’s Sam Valverde on tackling liquidity hurdles

Ginnie Mae’s Sam Valverde on tackling liquidity hurdles

Ginnie Mae has been able to provide continuity on several key initiatives since Sam Valverde stepped in as acting president...

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Twenty7tec   – Mortgage Strategy

Twenty7tec   – Mortgage Strategy

Remortgage searches tumbled last month, while house purchase enquiries were also down — due to a combination of bank holidays,...

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Which Mortgage Should I Pay Off First?

Which Mortgage Should I Pay Off First?

Mortgage Q&A : “Which mortgage should I pay off first?” Today we’re going to talk about strategy if you hold...

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