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Fathom Holdings names industry veteran Jon Gwin as COO

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Gwin brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously held executive positions at American Financial Network , Wachovia Bank , Wells Fargo and Accredited Home Lenders. Gwin also serves on the board of directors for LendersOne , a network of more than 400 national lenders, where he shares his extensive industry insights.

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Powell acknowledges concerns about Basel III bank proposal 

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Powell acknowledged the mounting opposition to Basel III from the banking sector, assuring lawmakers of forthcoming broad revisions to the regulatory framework that is aimed at recalibrating risk assessment methodologies and capital reserves. banks to earmark billions more in capital reserves.

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MBA chief economist addresses industry challenges in House testimony

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Mike Fratantoni , the chief economist and senior vice president of research and industry technology at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), addressed three major challenges in the housing market during testimony before the U.S. banks in comparison to international standards.

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Residential construction jobs slowly return

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We need more homes and in such a labor-intensive industry, you need more workers to build more homes.”. Of the 10,000 construction of buildings jobs created in November, 4,100 were in the residential sector. In the specialty trade contractor jobs sector, 6,200 were in residential construction. Job growth increased 0.5%

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First Federal Bank to acquire BNC National Bank’s mortgage business

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First Federal Bank will acquire the mortgage division of BNC National Bank , which will give the Florida-headquartered community-based bank a nationwide consumer direct mortgage platform. As with the entire mortgage industry, BNC National Bank was heavily impacted by rising interest rates last year.

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Flagstar Bank and the one-stop mortgage shop

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Flagstar Bank , a top-25 U.S. Flagstar made news in recent months, expanding its footprint and further diversifying its business model with the completion of the merger with New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) and the acquisition of certain financially and strategically complementary parts of Signature Bank.

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Santander Bank to stop originating mortgages in the United States

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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 Spanish bank said it will continue to service current loans and honor pending borrowers’ applications. mortgage industry are in the past.

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