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Natural disasters like the LA fires will deepen the U.S. housing crisis

Housing Wire

The study claims that the crisis can be traced back to the early 2000s when subprime lending activities were prevalent. The resulting housing market crash and the Great Recession led policymakers to overcorrect by tightening mortgage lending standards and limiting funds for new construction.

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Guaranty Home Mortgage hires EVP to expand retail channel

Housing Wire

Tennessee-based mortgage lender Guaranty Home Mortgage Corporation hired Andy Voyles as executive vice president and director of retail lending. Voyles brings over more than 20 years of experience in residential lending and mortgage banking. The mortgage lender hopes to boost volume in the channel.

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OCMBC president Serene Vernon arrested for murder and DUI

Housing Wire

” Founded in 2001, California-headquartered OCMBC originates in the wholesale , retail and correspondent channels. It is licensed in 48 states and the District of Columbia and does business under the names LoanStream Mortgage , Lending Pros , Forward Mortgage and Jet Alliance Mortgage.

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Guaranteed Rate’s Owning continues layoffs

Housing Wire

The list includes top executives, such as lending directors and vice presidents for credit and underwriting. Founded in 2001 in Chicago, Guaranteed Rate picked up Owning to further accelerate expansion in the direct-to-consumer segment, said the lender’s president and CEO Victor Ciardelli during the deal announcement.

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Jump in pending home sales foreshadows positive end to the market in 2024

Housing Wire

The PHSI is benchmarked at 100 in 2001. “Even with mortgage rates modestly rising despite the Federal Reserve ‘s decision to cut the short-term interbank lending rate in September, continuous job additions and more housing inventory are bringing more consumers to the market.”

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What is SoFi acquiring with Wyndham Capital Mortgage?

Housing Wire

Founded in 2001 by Jeff Douglas and licensed in 48 states, Wyndham positioned itself as a fintech -focused mortgage lender with a proprietary software system that allows the company to close loans 20% faster than the national average.

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loanDepot promotes Bart Evans to Southeast regional vice president

Housing Wire

“Individuals and families in these markets deserve proper community-focused lending, and Evans leadership is well-suited to deliver the localized support they need. After leaving baseball in 2001, Evans began his lending career in Houston, before transitioning to Movement Mortgage and Summit Funding.

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