Mortgage Lending March 15, 2009
The Treasury this week effortlessly raked in $64 billion by selling long-term debt, and mortgage markets stayed about the same, just under 5.00%. -- Boulder Mortgage Bank,Lou Barnes,Boulder Colorado 03/13/2009
Leadsmarketer, a leading provider of B2B customer acquisition solutions, today announced Targeted B2B sales leads generation program that enables sales and marketing professionals to better identify, -- Leadsmarketer,Michel,Valley Cottage Ny 03/13/2009
President Obama's new $75 billion Homeowner Stability Initiative aims to help three-to-four million homeowners who owe more than 80 percent of their home's value. The plan focuses on "resp -- TrueCredit.com,Aimee Eichelberger,Chicago Il 03/12/2009
The Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS(R) (SCCAOR) has informed our local members of the House of Representatives of our strong opposition to the inclusion of a bankruptcy "cram-down" -- Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS,Alison Martinsen,San Jose Ca 03/12/2009
Lone Star Reverse Mortgage, a Texas-based reverse mortgage provider, has announced that reverse mortgage loan limits have increased as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (A -- Lone Star Reverse Mortgage,Bob Worley,Dallas Tx 03/12/2009
The recent signing of the Obama Foreclosure Bailout Plan and Stimulus Package has left American Homeowners wondering what to do next. It is estimated that only 15% of mortgage holders will qualify, le -- Modification.org,Mike Pimco,Hollywood Fl 03/12/2009
Researchers used Prosper.com and Amazon.com platforms for first-of-its-kind study -- Rice University,David Ruth,Houston Tx 03/12/2009
-- Leadmark Combines Product & Pricing Engine, Lead Management and Product Guidelines-- - -- Allregs,Glenn Ford,Eagan 03/12/2009
-- Leadmark Combines Product & Pricing Engine, Lead Management and Product Guidelines-- - -- Allregs,Glenn Ford,Eagan 03/12/2009
The weakening economy and continued credit crunch contributed to increases in commercial/multifamily mortgage delinquencies during the fourth quarter of 2008, according to the Commercial/Multifamily D -- Mortgage Bankers Association of America,John Ferber,Washington Dc 03/12/2009
Session on business enhancing technologies helps lenders better compete -- Loan-Score Decisioning Systems,Joe Bowerbank,Irvine Ca 03/12/2009
But Rates Lower on Monday, According to Zillow(R) Mortgage Rate Monitor -- Zillow.com,Katie Curnutte,Seattle Wa 03/12/2009
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. ("Oppenheimer") announced today its intention to seek shareholder approval to change its jurisdiction of incorporation from Canada to the United States. -- Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.,Brian Maddox,New York Ny 03/12/2009
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index rose in February, once again driven by strong growth in real wages and a decline in energy prices. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator o -- Deloitte LLP,Courtney Flaherty,New York Ny 03/12/2009
Glendale, California, March 10, 2009, InfoAppenders today announced the introduction of hospital email list, an expansion of the popular email lists. an initiative designed to enhance significant opp -- Infoappenders,Info Appenders,Glendale California 03/12/2009
David G. Kittle, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and Executive Vice President at Vision Mortgage Capital, LLC today testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Fin -- Mortgage Bankers Association of America,Sarah Tinsley,Washington Dc 03/11/2009
StreetLinks National Appraisal Services announces integration with Calyx Software, makers of the award winning Calyx Point® loan origination and processing system. This partnership allows Point users -- StreetLinks National Appraisal Services,Brad Summers,Indianapolis In 03/11/2009
HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced today it has arranged first mortgage acquisition financing on behalf of Seaboard Properties for its purchase of Newbury Common Apartments in Stamford, Co -- HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.),Laurie Fish McDowell,Westport Ct 03/11/2009
The New Jersey office of HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced today that it has arranged $64.78 million in debt and joint venture equity for Eisenhower Corporate Campus, a 384,828-square-foo -- HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.),Laurie Fish McDowell,Florham Park Nj 03/11/2009
As identity fraud grows by 22 percent, SigniaDocs implements technology to conduct identity verification on online eDisclosures, eModifications and other electronic mortgage transactions -- SigniaDocs,Tim Anderson,Houston Tx 03/11/2009
Data provider incorporates risk management services to aid fraud prevention -- Kroll Factual Data Information Technologies,Joey Cannon,Loveland Colorado 03/11/2009
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 6, 2009. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application vol -- Mortgage Bankers Association of America,Sarah Tinsley,Washington Dc 03/11/2009
Integration will help reduce TCO for customers running SAP NetWeaver® and SAP Business Suite -- Tidal Software,Will Matlack,Palo Alto Ca 03/10/2009
Zoot, a leading provider of advanced instant credit decisioning and loan origination solutions, has identified critical opportunities for successful post-M&A platform conversions at large financial in -- Zoot Enterprises, Inc.,Sales,BOZEMAN MT 03/10/2009
Former CTO of Red Capital Group brings vision, financial industry expertise, and proven track record to lead technology initiative for FHA mortgage lender -- Residential Finance Corporation,Info,Columbus Oh 03/10/2009
“There is much confusion surrounding the potential impact of the new Making Home Affordable programs announced by the government,” said Gibran Nicholas, Chairman of the CMPS Institute, an organization -- CMPS Institute,Josephine Nicholas,Ann Arbor MI 03/10/2009
– The Portland office of HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced today it has arranged a $7.05 million FHA 223f loan for The 2020 Building, a 55-unit multifamily community in downtown Portland, -- HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.),Laurie Fish McDowell,Portland Or 03/10/2009
General financial and economic deterioration has helped mortgage rates to fall close to their lows, still fee-heavy, but a “4” in front. The decline in all long-term interest rates is no mean achievem -- Boulder Mortgage Bank,Lou Barnes,Boulder Colorado 03/10/2009
HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced today that it has hired Kevin Redford as a director in its debt placement group in its San Francisco office. -- HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.),Laurie Fish McDowell,San Francisco 03/10/2009
John A. Courson, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today issued the following statement after the release of the details of the `Making Home Affordable` refinance and loan m -- Mortgage Bankers Association of America,John Mechem,Washington Dc 03/10/2009
Job Losses Remain a Driving Factor -- Mortgage Bankers Association of America,Carolyn Kemp,Washington Dc 03/10/2009
Homeowners Now Able To Communicate With Their Servicer 24 Hours A Day -- HOPE NOW,Kate McGann,Washington Dc 03/10/2009
I'm pleased to announce an exciting change to our corporate identity that's unveiling this week at InterACT 09. Moving forward, Fair Isaac Corporation will be known as FICO™. Along with this c -- Fair Isaac Corporation,Rachel Carawan,Minneapolis Minnesota 03/10/2009
3.5% Drop In January The Worst Yet According To Latest IAS Data -- Integrated Asset Services, LLC,Robyn,Denver co 03/10/2009
Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today announced it is suspending foreclosure sales on mortgages eligible for the Home Affordable Modification Program announced today as part of the Obama Administration's M -- Freddie Mac,Brad German,Mclean Va 03/09/2009
Freddie Mac Continues Suspension of Evictions Through April 1 2009 -- Freddie Mac,,Brad German,Mclean Va 03/09/2009
Mortgage rates were largely unchanged from one week ago, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate remaining at 5.41 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey, the average 30- -- Bankrate, Inc.,,Kayleen Keneally,New York Ny 03/09/2009
Proponents of subprime mortgages argued that this type of financing could encourage homeownership for people who otherwise couldn't afford to buy a house, but a recent analysis from the Federal Re -- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis,,St. Louis Mo 03/09/2009
Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM) today began making two new initiatives - Home Affordable Refinance and Home Affordable Modification - available to its servicers and borrowers as part of the Obama Administration -- Fannie Mae,Cristina Mira,Washington Dc 03/09/2009
Despite a surge in actions taken by bank regulators, overall mortgage litigation eased, according to the Fourth Quarter 2008 Mortgage Litigation Report released by http://www.mortgagedaily.com/. The a -- MortgageDaily.com,Sam Garcia,Dallas Tx 03/09/2009
Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:IBCP) , a leading Michigan-based community bank, announced today that it would begin offering assistance to homeowners as part of the new "Making Home Affordab -- Independent Bank Corporation,Robert N. Shuster,Ionia Mi 03/09/2009
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent weeks, Sthenia Solutions has received market feedback regarding LoanMarq from consumers involved in real estate transactions. Consumers are boasting -- Sthenia Solutions,Keith Heavilin, 03/09/2009
Hanley Investment Group Real represented the seller in the sale of Newport Crossing, a 25,049 SF shopping center in Riverside County in Menifee, CA. The purchase price was $9,950,000, representing $39 -- Monaghan Communications,Anne Monaghan,Newport Beach California 03/09/2009
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Alliance Pools Expertise, New Resources to 27 Highly Impacted Communities -- Bank of America,Marie Watteau,Chicago Il 03/06/2009
In an effort to bolster its fixed income securities coverage for its institutional clients, Finacorp Securities announces a significant expansion to its Minneapolis office. -- Finacorp Securities,Howard Hull,Irvine Ca 03/06/2009
Center for Responsible Lending's president, Michael Calhoun, on the House approval of H.R. 1106, which makes court relief on mortgages available for financially distressed homeowners: -- Center for Responsible Lending,Kathleen Day,Washington Dc 03/06/2009
WASHINGTON, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement was issued today on behalf of the 3,500-member National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) by bankruptcy attorn -- NACBA,,Maureen Thompson,Washington Dc 03/06/2009
Specializing in complex transactions starting at $1 Million and moving upward, RFG offers an extensive network of private and public lending partners to help increase creative loan options – dramatica -- Remington Financial Group, Inc.,Joel Nathanson,Scottsdale AZ 03/06/2009
National Default Association`s Leadership Strives to Enhance Educational Offerings and Address Members` Needs -- REOMAC,Info,Hollywood Fl 03/06/2009
David G. Kittle, CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. -- Mortgage Bankers Association of America,John Mechem,Washington Dc 03/06/2009
The Refinance Index decreased 15.3 percent to 3063.4 from 3618.0 the previous week and the seasonally adjusted Purchase Index decreased 5.6 percent to 236.4 from 250.5 one week earlier. The seasonall -- Mortgage Bankers Association of America,Jason Vasquez,Washington Dc 03/04/2009
The Los Angeles and Houston offices of HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced today that they have arranged an $8.8 million loan for the Concourse at Westway, a 129,724-square-foot office buil -- HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.),Laurie Fish McDowell,Houston Tx 03/03/2009
Consumer Loan Requests Up 142 percent since November 2008; More than 60 percent of requests are for refinancing -- Zillow Mortgage Marketplace,: Jill Simmons,Seattle Wa 03/03/2009
Home buyers caught in the credit crunch can now turn to Agoraseto, LLC for relief. Agoraseto, LLC has developed a bold alternative to conventional real estate sales and auctions. Agoraseto, LLC market -- Agoraseto, LLC,Angelo Atsiknoudas,Belmont Ma 03/03/2009
Alliance Network Program Will Be Implemented at Hudson & Marshall's Atlanta Auction of over 300 Bank-Owned Homes March 13th - 15th -- Hudson & Marshall of Texas Inc.,Crystal Wright,,Atlanta Ga 03/03/2009
The Hartford office of HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced today that it has secured a $35 million refinancing for One Financial Plaza, a 621,305-square-foot Class A office building plus an -- HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.),Kristen Murphy,Florham Park Nj 03/03/2009
Brings the entire mortgage process into a single paperless application enhancing efficiency and compliance -- LendAmerica,Mary McPhall,Melville NY 03/03/2009
Your Money 2.0 launches this week offering expert advice on financial challenges. -- Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp.,Thomas Fox,Agawam ma 03/03/2009
Three Out of Five States Allow "Fast Track" Foreclosure; Most States Allow Mortgage Holders to Proceed with Foreclosures... Even When Homeowner Comes Up with Payments Owed. -- The National Consumer Law Center®,,Patrick Mitchell,, 03/03/2009
Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (NYSE Alternext: HCM) (the `Company` or `HCM`) announced today that on February 24, 2009, the NYSE Alternext US LLC (`Exchange`) notified the Company that it ha -- Hanover Capital Partners Ltd.,Ron Chicaferro,Edison Nj 03/03/2009
Seizing the opportunity to make needed long-term investments in the face of a weak economy, 12 states and cities are launching innovative projects to preserve more than 70,000 affordable rental homes. -- The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation,Nick Ferreyros,Chicago Il 03/03/2009
The recent signing of the Obama Foreclosure Bailout Plan and Stimulus Package has left American Homeowners wondering what to do next. It is estimated that only 15% of mortgage holders will qualify, l -- Modification.org,Mike Pimco,HOLLYWOOD fl 03/03/2009
AIG Failure Makes the Case for National Regulatory Modernization, Think Tank Fellow Says -- CEI,Eli Lehrer,Washington Dc 03/03/2009
IntraLinks®, Inc., the leading provider of critical information exchange solutions, has seen an 180 percent increase in bankruptcy and reorganization deals for the three month period ending Feb. 15, 2 -- IntraLinks, Inc.,Info,New York NY 03/03/2009
New HOPE NOW loan-level data provides additional details on industry efforts -- HOPE NOW,Kate McGann,Washington Dc 03/03/2009
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its 2009 Annual Report to Congress on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). During the past few years, ACA International, The Association -- The Association Of Credit And Collection Professionals,,John Nemo,Minneapolis MN 03/03/2009
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) raised concerns about the limitation on itemized deductions in the President's budget and expressed support for the budget increase in the Department of Hous -- Mortgage Bankers Association of America,Jason Vasquez,Washington Dc 03/03/2009
A strange week, with encouraging moments and not; on balance more uncertainty at the end than the beginning. -- Boulder Mortgage Bank,Lou Barnes,Boulder Colorado 03/03/2009
Whittlesey Doyle has hired industry veteran Steve Relth as a senior broker to focus on the marketing of residential land and development opportunities for sale in San Diego County. Relth has over 30 y -- Monaghan Communications,Anne Monaghan,Newport Beach California 03/02/2009
The FHA loan program was created to help increase homeownership. The FHA program makes buying a Fort Lauderdale Fl home easier and less expensive than other types of real estate mortgage home loan pr -- Florida Mortgage Lender LLC,Thomas Martin,Fort Lauderdale Florida 03/01/2009
The synergy between the companies is more than the sum of their parts -- Universal Bancop,Greg Steinaker,Ivine Ca 02/28/2009