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Regions Bank places $1B bet on home renovation market

Housing Wire

Regions Bank is looking to make a big dent in the home improvement lending space , striking a deal to acquire EnerBank USA for $960 million in cash. The EnerBank team, led by Charlie Knadler, will join Regions as part of its consumer banking group reporting to Peters. The space remains dominated by depository banks.

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Change Lending to join Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco

Housing Wire

Nonbank mortgage originator Change Lending will become a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB-SF). Change Lending’s services include small-business loans and lines of credit, investor real estate loans, rehab loans and renovation loans, according to its website.

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Banks report rise in mortgage delinquencies

Housing Wire

Banks reported an increase in foreclosures during the first quarter of 2022, according to a quarterly survey published by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency this week. The seven banks surveyed reported a total of 42,427 modifications completed, a 10.7% Banks surveyed reported servicing approximately 12.2 compared to 94.2%

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Top markets for affordable renovated housing inventory

Housing Wire

Renovated Inventory to the Rescue. Despite the rapidly deteriorating affordability, there is some hope for homebuyers in the form of renovated homes: properties that have been rehabbed into move-in ready condition after being purchased at foreclosure auction or bank-owned (REO) auction. Top Markets for Renovated Inventory.

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Flagstar Bank offers brokers direct access to seasoned specialty lending experts and powerful tech solutions

Housing Wire

In response, many brokers are relying on extra support, and Flagstar Bank offers exactly that. The post Flagstar Bank offers brokers direct access to seasoned specialty lending experts and powerful tech solutions appeared first on HousingWire. We’re well-capitalized and committed to mortgage, particularly the broker channel.

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Chicago: CIBC Bank USA Announces Affordable Housing Plan

Realty Biz

CIBC Bank USA has unveiled its latest initiative aimed at promoting affordable housing, encompassing a $17.6 The renovation scope encompasses rejuvenating all units, communal spaces, and building systems. Extensive refurbishments and appliance replacements are slated to elevate the residents' living standards.

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Why HELOCs are growing more popular

Housing Wire

HELOCs have continued to set the stage as flexible, helpful products that provide quick access to financing for a multitude of uses including home renovations, debt consolidations or emergency purchases. Additionally, 65% of the total respondents are currently planning or have plans to renovate their homes within the next two years.