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FirstFunding sues Sprout for breaching of contract

Housing Wire

Sprout was founded in 2009 by industry veteran Michael Strauss and became “one of the fastest growing non-QM lenders in the country,” according to the lawsuit. Consequently, the warehouse lender filed the lawsuit against Sprout on Wednesday for breaching the contract and injunction in the U.S.

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How JVM Lending plans to expand without any loan originators

Housing Wire

California-based retail lender JVM Lending plans to drum up business this year — but by doing the exact opposite. Back in the 2007-2009 meltdown, we had loan officers with us at that time. The goal for the lender is to have half of its production volume come from investment properties in 2023 — up from the current 10 to 15%.

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What happens when borrowers have more control of the lending process?

Housing Wire

Yet borrowers have had limited agency in the lending process to date. FormFree, the ATP fintech led by HousingWire Tech Trendsetter Brent Chandler , is launching a blockchain-based exchange for consumers to take control of the lending process. The smart contract presents the borrower’s lending request to the exchange.

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Could American reverse mortgage companies someday partner with one from Australia?

Housing Wire

Other nuts and bolts issues regarding loan mechanics were similarly enlightening, they said, with particular attention to understanding how the credit assessment is completed, how the lenders and lending officers work, and how they do business development. In Australia, reverse mortgages have been regulated since 2009.

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David Stevens, former FHA Commissioner and MBA President, has died

Housing Wire

He left for Freddie Mac in 1995, where he was senior vice president of single family lending and led product development, credit risk and contract negotiations for all single family businesses.

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Five Common Issues Found in Appraisal Reports

Appraisal Buzz

Post submission of an appraisal report ordered by an AMC for lending purposes, a quality control check of the report will be completed. What would happen on purchase transactions if the Purchase Contract were not provided to the appraiser? Could that contract be construed as an influence on value? The Covid-19 Statement.

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The Apple Peeled - Ask the Experts: Market Dynamics with Jonathan Miller

Miller Samuel

The 10-year Challenge (2009 vs. 2019). Some analysts are even comparing the current cycle to the last downturn and the housing bubble in 2009, but Miller outlined quite a few differences between then and now. In 2009, the average discount from listing was 10.2%. And, in-turn, when the market falls, it will fall forever.

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