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Articles by James Dohnert

Housing Bill Moves Ahead Without White House Support

July 13, 2026
James Dohnert
Despite the lack of presidential support, lawmakers said the passage of the bipartisan bill was an important step in boosting housing affordability.
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Short Takes: VantageScore 4.0 Could Unlock New Lending Opportunities / Hometown Financial to Acquire Primary Bank / CCBank, Security Home Mortgage Rebrand / Home Prices Reach New High

July 13, 2026
James Dohnert
VantageScore touts new study that claims its score model will allow access to $1 trillion in new lending opportunities.
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Product Innovation Key for Growing Non-QM Market

July 10, 2026
James Dohnert
Lenders are innovating their product offerings to meet the growing demand for non-qualified mortgages.
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Lenders Looking at AI to Reduce Appraisal Risks

July 10, 2026
James Dohnert
Artificial intelligence and stronger due diligence efforts can help reduce growing instances of appraisal fraud, according to mortgage investors and appraisers.
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NEXA Lending Founder Launches Servicing Platform

July 10, 2026
James Dohnert
The new servicing platform, evoLend, is focused on helping loan officers retain borrower business long after closing.
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President Trump Reiterates Refusal to Sign Housing Bill

July 10, 2026
James Dohnert
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which passed with bipartisan support, is set to automatically become law on Saturday without Trump's signature.
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Trade Groups Ask FHFA for Changes to GSE Condo Approval Policies

July 10, 2026
James Dohnert
The trade groups are seeking some changes to condo appraisal policies set to go into effect next month as well as a delay in implementation.
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Short Takes: Existing Home Sales Decline / NAF LOs Defect to Rate / nCino Launches Pre-qual Tool / Docutech Adds New Translation Services to Platform

July 10, 2026
James Dohnert
A small increase in mortgage rates drove existing home sales down in June.
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Figure Sees Pre-Funded Deals as Alternative to TBA Market

July 9, 2026
James Dohnert
Figure issued a fully pre-funded securitization with HELOCs, with the firm touting the effort as an alternative to the agency TBA market.
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Brokers Report Increased Demand for Non-QMs

July 9, 2026
James Dohnert
Brokers are increasing their production of non-qualified mortgages to keep up with rising demand, particularly from self-employed borrowers and real estate investors.
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