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Patton Gade, top LO for VA loans, heads to UMortgage

Housing Wire

He worked for several mortgage companies, including Bridgeview Bank Group , Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc. and Paramount Bank. ” A spokesperson for loanDepot wrote to HousingWire that the company has a tradition of attracting and developing ‘top-notch talent.’ million in VA loans (77% of the total).

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Smaller IMBs are better placed to weather challenges than larger ones, CHLA claims

Housing Wire

A doubling of 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates, shrinking profit margins and a risk of recession presents a challenging environment for independent mortgage banks (IMBs), but smaller IMBs are better positioned to weather challenges, claimed the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA), a lobby group that represents smaller mortgage lenders.

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VA official talks future of partial claims and revamping its reputation

Housing Wire

The VA also faces challenges unrelated to the pandemic. The perception of VA loans as risky and logistically complicated — even if an outdated view — continues to impact the competitiveness of the borrowers it serves. But the VA is hoping to change that. Is this a positive development for the VA?

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FREE Webinar: Update on Current VA Appraisal Topics

McKissock

Don’t miss this FREE update on VA appraisal topics on Wednesday, February 22nd from 11am-12pm ET. He was an independent fee appraiser on the VA panel for over 9 years prior to his current position. This includes the development and enhancement of automated appraisal-scoring tools and analytic products. Sign up now.

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Opinion: The evolution of the independent mortgage bank

Housing Wire

These current mortgage markets are what make it challenging for independent mortgage banks (IMBs). The fate of the specialist when the market shifts The independent mortgage banks most of us think of when someone mentions IMBs originated as a result of the Savings and Loan Crisis of the 1980s.

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FREE Webinar: Update on Current VA Appraisal Topics

McKissock

James and Jeff will cover current VA appraisal topics including desktop appraisals, reconsiderations of value, and the ways that the VA is monitoring appraisal quality. Invest in your professional development with one-hour, non-credit webinars presented by experts. View Pro-Series webinars.

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Will the Real Estate Housing Market Continue to Grow in the Next Year?

Realty Biz

Banks may take action against defaulters now, so normal foreclosure activity should resume soon. Areas with a small pool of buyers will see the greatest increase in foreclosures, especially where homeowners have FHA and VA loans. Mortgage Defaults Will Increase. Already, foreclosures increased by 30% in the first half of 2022.

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