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Homestreet enters agreement to merge with Mechanics Bank

Housing Wire

Mechanics Bank and HomeStreet Inc. Under the terms of the merger which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies HomeStreet Bank will be merged with and into Mechanics Bank. Webb, chairman of the board of directors of Mechanics Bank, said in a statement.

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Incenter acquires due diligence firm Edgemac

Housing Wire

Incenter is adding a third-party due diligence review firm to its umbrella of companies. Edgemac , which Incenter acquired at the end of last year, does due diligencing for mostly non-QM and jumbo loans, as well as private label reverse mortgages that could eventually be securitized.

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2025 will be a year of Non-QM player diversification

Housing Wire

In the 16 years since the peak of the Global Financial Crisis, the structured products industry has transformed from a market dominated by large banks to one with space for new players. Non-QM market share grew from less than 3% of U.S. What would increased bank participation in non-QM look like?

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Underwriter shortage slowing the pace of private-label deals

Housing Wire

They are in high demand for each stage of the mortgage process, yet they are in seriously short supply in a still-booming mortgage market. The private label market share of U.S. RMBS market. They can’t bring [securitization] deals to market as quickly. We certainly hear that as a concern in the market.”.

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

This typically includes: Recent pay stubs Last two years tax returns Recent bank statements Proof of any additional income or assets Discuss the budget Once you have the mortgage pre-approval, have an open conversation about your client’s financial situation. Set the stage: Educate your clients on the market This is your time to shine!

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Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info

Housing Wire

With the acquisition , Consolidated Analytics expands its valuation solutions, offering clients tools — from data and analytics to appraisals — to predict market value and access a more comprehensive selection of collateral assessment products, the company said. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Meet the likely buyers of independent mortgage banks in 2023

Housing Wire

But Brian Hale, who is assisting several buyers in their hunt for independent mortgage bank acquisition targets, sees an even more brutal landscape ahead. Still, consolidation is clearly underway in the mortgage banking industry already. real estate market consider acquiring an IMB franchise. trillion to $1.7 trillion.

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