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August 21, 2018

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Declining Refis Take a Bite Out of Fannie/Freddie Business

Most of the month-to-month slump was at Freddie, where MBS production fell 8.9 percent from June. Read More

Fix-and-Flip Loan Market Continues to Hum Along

CALCAP is looking to expand into the Texas market… Read More

Washington State Tightens Servicing Rules. More States to Follow

In Washington mortgage servicers must now maintain recorded telephone conversations with consumers for three years after the date of the call… Read More

Cal Realtors Ask FHFA for Immediate Halt to GSE Financing of SFR

Certain SFR operators have been criticized for gobbling up thousands of properties for corporate ownership, thus removing these units from the inventory of homes available for sale. Read More

Short Takes: Broeksmit Takes Over as MBA Chief / His Resume / Cowen: Bright, a Plus for Housing / A Possible Successor to Watt at the FHFA? / Churchill Mortgage Executive Named to CMLA’s Board

Bright has been mentioned in housing and mortgage circles as a possible successor to FHFA Director Mel Watt. Read More

Watt’s Accuser Sues FHFA, Alleges Pay Discrimination, Wants $1 Million in Damages

When bonuses and benefits are factored in, Grimes says the pay disparity totals $100,000 per year... Read More

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