Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2024

The company also provides commentary for its fourth quarter 2023 financial performance, assesses its market advantages and offers an assessment of impacts stemming from changes in Ginnie Mae ’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) program.

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Investor Bankruptcy Finance Equity 417

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Amid higher rates, lower volumes, and fiercer competition , Santander Bank decided it will stop originating residential mortgages and home equity loans in the United States. The decision will not impact the commercial mortgage business. Inside Mortgage Finance reported that Santander residential production totaled $2.7

Banks 437

Banks Mortgages Fixed-rate mortgage Equity 437

Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

Higher interest rates pushed up profits for Bank of America (BofA) in the first quarter of 2023, but much like its depository peers, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo , the mortgage business dropped by double-digits during this period. Mortgage originations totaled $3.9 billion in home equity loans. below the $16.4

Banks 370

Banks Mortgages Equity Loans 370

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Pink slips will start arriving for Santander Bank ’s employees working in the mortgage and home equity businesses following the bank’s announcement to stop originating such loans in the United States. HousingWire has learned that the bank’s exit from the residential mortgage business in the U.S. Santander Bank, NA.,

Mortgages 370

Mortgages Banks Equity Residential 370

Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2023

First Internet Bank is shutting down its consumer mortgage business due to a steep decline in mortgage volumes and the negative outlook for mortgage lending that is forecasted to continue for the next several years. The residential mortgage loan balance for First Internet was $383.9 The home equity loans balance was $24.7

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Banks Mortgages Lending Commercial 417

Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

banks to fail in the coming months because of declining values and defaults in their commercial real estate loan portfolios. We have identified the banks that have high commercial real estate concentrations, particularly office and retail and other [property types] that have been affected a lot,” Powell said. FDIC), banks held $2.78

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Banks Commercial Lending Residential 469

Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

But there’s another threat that Homepoint executives must worry about – United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the top dog in wholesale, has embarked on a strategy of heavy price cutting, forcing Homepoint and others to limbo to compete for business. Mortgage executives project that number to remain steady or even tick up in the third quarter.

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Mortgages Equity Loans Seller concession 395

Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If you’ve ever purchased a home, you’re probably familiar with the term “equity” and what it means. When it comes to buying a house, your down payment is the initial equity you have in the property. The rest is financed through your loan with a bank, which you slowly pay off over time. . How Does Preferred Equity Work?

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Equity Commercial Investor Finance 93

Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2023

Rithm Capital , the parent company of mortgage lenders Newrez and Caliber Home Loans , is expanding its business to Europe. Rithm, a New York-based asset manager, is opening an office in London to seek equity and debt investments across the real estate and consumer finance sectors, the company announced on Monday.

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Commercial Lending Equity Banks 382

Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

“And so [investors] can start having greater conviction in the future path of interest rates and in the health of the mortgage market.” Non-QM mortgages include loans that cannot command a government, or “agency,” stamp through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. My guess is we’ll do 10 or 11 deals this year in the $5.5

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Investor As-is Commercial Equity 417

Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2023

mortgage lender owned by New York Community Bancorp, announced on Sunday that it has assumed most deposits and acquired certain assets, business lines and liabilities of Signature Bridge Bank, N.A. It says the transaction adds new verticals, including middle market specialty finance, healthcare lending and SBA lending.

Banks 370

Banks Lending Commercial Loans 370

Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2022

Consolidation in the mortgage industry is likely in 2022, analysts and lending executives said. Justin Woodward has experienced the best and the worst of the mortgage industry in only 18 months. “I had not done first mortgage lending before, but I was familiar with the basics of real estate lending.

Mortgages 521

Mortgages Marketing Lending Loans 521

Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

Kathryn Amor, former senior vice president of Finance of America Companies (FoA), has taken on a new role at Guaranteed Rate as the Chicago-based lender looks to diversify its product mix amid the mortgage downturn. That same month, Guaranteed Rate also added home equity line of credit (HELOC) options for homeowners.

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Finance Commercial Loans Title 382

Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. , The digital lender made changes in its commercial operating model to achieve this goal and will continue to invest in Tinman, its proprietary technology platform. Better has been launching digital products with its proprietary technology, including digital VA loans and a one-day mortgage product.

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Loan Officer VA loan Loans Technology 427

Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2024

Long Island-based NYCB, which concluded the acquisition of Flagstar Bank in December 2022 and rescued Signature Bank in March 2023, has faced a confidence crisis due to its exposure to commercial real estate loans. billion in mortgages in 2023, according to Inside Mortgage Finance (IMF) estimates. Flagstar originated $15.7

Banks 417

Banks Loans Commercial Mortgages 417

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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Propmodo

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This has been a perfect storm for the commercial real estate lending industry. Falling property prices and liquidity fears are causing banks to slow or stop lending on commercial properties. All of this combined to push commercial lending to a standstill.

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Lending Commercial Banks Construction 113

Realty Biz

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. With strong financial skills and a nearly three-decade track record as a distinguished equity research analyst covering the REIT sector, Sheila will add significant value to Alexandria and for our stockholders. Marcus, executive chairman and founder of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

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Equity Commercial Finance Technology 79

Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Commercial real estate has long been considered a pillar of stability and prosperity. Consequently, office space vacancies have surged, leading to a substantial decrease in rental income for commercial property owners. Furthermore, many of them have depleted equity, exacerbating the situation.

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Commercial Lending Banks Investor 71

Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 31, 2023

Fannie Mae multifamily financing provided over $69 billion in 2022 to expand nationwide access to affordable housing. In the past five years since re-entering the market, Fannie Mae has provided more than $3 billion in equity property investments throughout the U.S., billion Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, LLC: $6.8

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Finance Closing Equity Commercial 98

Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Freddie Mac is required to conduct annual stress tests in an effort to “assess capital adequacy under [the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)’s] rule implementing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) stress testing requirements,” the results explained.

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Commercial Finance Equity Design 370

Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2024

Ted Tozer, former president of Ginnie Mae during the Obama administration and current president Alanna McCargo’s most recent Senate-confirmed predecessor, applauded the news that the company is looking into the development of a new Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Security (HMBS) product.

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Development Loans Banks Mortgages 417

Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2023

“Financial news this month has been dominated by ructions in the commercial banking industry , as some institutions’ risk management functions proved unequal to the rising level of interest rate,” Lazzara said in a statement.

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Commercial Equity Banks Finance 395

Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2023

population — own more than $30 trillion in residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural property. White professionals also dominate the commercial real estate sector. Murphy Cheatham is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager at the commercial real estate firm CBRE. Carey School of Business.

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Commercial Land Development Industrial 383

Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

After two years of limited demand, private equity and insurance companies are increasing their allocations to single family residential mortgages. These strong fund flows are resulting in tighter credit spreads, higher prices, and an increased focus on sourcing new originations.

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Residential Equity Mortgages Purchase and sale agreement 462

Realty Biz

OCTOBER 21, 2023

First-time Spec house builders need to understand the nuances of financing to ensure successful projects. From navigating traditional mortgage loans to exploring non-conventional options, various financing solutions are available. Builders may face difficulties obtaining financing due to the higher risks of speculative projects.

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Loans Finance Construction Commercial 108

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Real estate investment trust Redwood was founded in the early 1990s as the need for more private investors in the mortgage market grew. ” After 30 years, Redwood still seeks to fill voids in the mortgage market. ” Another opportunity is in the home equity space.

Equity 395

Equity Banks Investor Residential 395

Marco Santarelli

APRIL 28, 2023

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced changes to the loan-level price adjustments (LLPAs) for borrowers with conventional mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. The changes, which are set to take effect on May 1, 2023, will impact the pricing structure of mortgages for borrowers.

Mortgages 98

Mortgages Debt-to-income ratio Loans Finance 98

Propmodo

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s hard to go a day in the commercial real estate world lately without hearing about Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) lending. C-PACE deals have risen recently in lock-step with Federal Reserve rate increases that have slowed the pace of commercial bank lending. Roughly $6.9

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Lending Commercial Finance New Construction 62

Eye on Housing

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

According to the Federal Reserve Board’s January 2023 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS)—conducted for bank lending activity over the fourth quarter of last year—banks reported weaker demand for residential real estate (RRE) loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), and commercial real estate (CRE) loans.

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Loans Loan Officer Commercial Lending 122

Marco Santarelli

MAY 3, 2023

Fortunately, real estate loans for investors offer a viable solution to finance these investments. Disadvantages: Strict eligibility criteria, such as good credit, steady income, and a minimum down payment of 20% The loan amount is based on the property's appraised value, which may limit the amount of financing available to investors.

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Investor Loans Hard money loan Equity 52

Real Trends

APRIL 11, 2023

The other seven are commercially focused and part of REACH Commercial. In exchange for these services, cohort members pay SCV a marketing fee and hand over small equity stakes in their companies. “We The program is run by Secondary Century Ventures , the strategic investment arm of NAR.

Commercial 80

Commercial Residential Technology Equity 80

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Goldstone is an executive at a mortgage servicer company trying to reach out to homeowners. “We But we’re having a hard time reaching out to them,” he said during a panel at the annual Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights Forum held in New York City in October. We know who the borrowers are. We service their loans. of the U.S.

Loans 370

Loans Pre-approval Mortgages Principal 370

GeekEstate

OCTOBER 29, 2021

For instance, while Blend’s original product focused specifically on the mortgage point-of-sale, the company has since expanded to offer title services, home insurance and closings. Expanding access to home financing options. In the second quarter of 2021, homeowner equity grew by nearly $3 trillion, according to CoreLogic.

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Technology Marketing Purchase and sale agreement Equity 135

Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. Zoning determines land use, such as residential, commercial, or agricultural. Next, we'll explore financing options and the specifics of land loans, a critical step in acquiring land.

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Land Due diligence Title search Finance 126

Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2024

Ellington Financial , the parent company of top-five reverse mortgage lender and servicer Longbridge Financial , reported that its reverse mortgage segment’s adjusted distributable earnings were lower in the first quarter of 2024 than they were in the previous quarter. Ellington chief financial officer J.R.

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Mortgages Marketing Loans Finance 220

Realty Biz

JUNE 13, 2022

Before joining Cairn, Flohr was a General Manager at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage. Feltch will lead all aspects of finance, financial strategy, and accounting. He sat on numerous industry innovation groups and was a sought-after speaker on Proptech and the multifamily industry.

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HR Commercial Equity Industrial 81