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CCBank acquires Security Home Mortgage 

Housing Wire

Utah-based Capital Community Bank (CCBank) has struck a deal to acquire Security Home Mortgage (SHM), which will become an independent subsidiary division of the bank, the parties announced on Friday. million in mortgages last year, mainly for building and construction. The financials of the deal were not disclosed.

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AnnieMac Home Mortgage welcomes a new face to its executive team

Housing Wire

AnnieMac Home Mortgage appointed Ian Aubourg to the role of senior vice president of retail sales, the Mount Laurel, New Jersey -based lender announced Monday. In his new position at AnnieMac, Aubourg will tap into his leadership skills to drive growth and improve the mortgage experience for clients.

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U.S. mortgage holders post record levels of home equity: ICE

Housing Wire

Nationwide equity on mortgaged homes soared to a record $16.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2024, with $11 trillion available for leverage while maintaining a 20% equity cushion — also an all-time high. homeowners with mortgages have tappable equity. trillion in tappable equity. About 48 million U.S.

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NRMLA, MBA provide comments on HECM application, origination documents

Housing Wire

HUD also seeks to transition away from the discontinued Fannie Mae Form 1009, the residential loan application for reverse mortgages, to Form 1003, the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA). We applaud HUD’s efforts in trying to change the requirements for HECMs to be more in line with the requirements of the forward mortgage industry.

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FAR, AAG to unify under Finance of America brand

Housing Wire

Finance of America Companies (FOA) announced on Monday that its reverse mortgage brands — Finance of America Reverse (FAR) and American Advisors Group (AAG) — will be consolidated under the singular Finance of America brand going forward. One of the biggest benefits is unification under the existing parent company. “We

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ICE Mortgage Monitor: Annual home price growth eased in March

Calculated Risk Real Estate

Press Release: ICE Mortgage Monitor: Historically Strong Home Price Growth Pushes U.S. in February Strong home price growth in early 2024 increased mortgage-holder equity to a record $16.9T in Q1, $11T of which can be leveraged while retaining a 20% equity cushion – also an all-time high 48M U.S. The index was up 5.6%

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Top 10 Housing Markets of 2024 With Sky-High Homeownership Costs

Marco Santarelli

The need for substantial income or significant equity is evident in these markets, reflecting the economic pulse of the regions. Factoring in a 20% down payment, a mortgage rate of 6.99%, and local taxes and insurance rates, the analysis ensured that prospective buyers wouldn't exceed spending 30% of their income on housing.