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FHFA replaces Freddie Mac board member amid other changes

Housing Wire

Following that news, Freddie Macs CEO Diana Reid, COO and head of HR, plus the FHFAs COO Gina Cross and head of HR Monica Matthews were fired on March 20. Freddie Mac President Michael Hutchins was named interim CEO.

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It’s time we put the guardrails up and protect consumers from abusive trigger leads 

Housing Wire

Already intimidated by the multitude of financial requirements that come with securing a mortgage, the borrower becomes even more overwhelmed by the hundreds, sometimes thousands, of emails, calls and texts they receive from an unaffiliated third-party vendor after they pull their credit score.

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NAF opens Black homeownership advocacy program to real estate agents

Housing Wire

Now the mortgage lender is inviting external real estate agents and brokerages to take advantage of the program. We’ve done it for HR, processors, underwriters , our recruiters, because you’ve got to understand the community that you’re going to serve if you’re going to excel and be great at it.”

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Introducing the 2025 Marketing Leaders!

Housing Wire

Through impressive marketing efforts, this years recipients are driving mortgage origination volume, connecting with homebuyers at critical moments, and supporting real estate brokerages to engage buyers and sellers. HousingWires Marketing Leaders award celebrates the most creative and influential marketing minds of the housing economy.

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Equifax to cut underwriting time with IRIS Software Group 

Housing Wire

Equifax ‘s new product integration with the United Kingdom’s IRIS Software Group aims to cut down underwriting time for mortgage borrowers at small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). When a consumer applies for a home mortgage , auto loan or social service benefits, their employer is required to provide employment and income history.

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Keller Mortgage eliminates some operations positions

Housing Wire

Keller Mortgage , part of the kwx holding company, laid off operations positions in a conference call on Monday May 23, according to more than a dozen employees. “We remain committed to assisting our impacted employees and to growing our mortgage offerings over the long term.” There is no cost for the company to keep them.

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Informative Research integrates with Thomas & Company

Housing Wire

Informative Research , a technology provider that delivers data-driven credit and verification solutions to the mortgage lending community, on Tuesday announced its integration with Thomas & Company , which provides support for employee relations programs.

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