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Lending standards tighten due to high rates, worsening economic outlook

Housing Wire

Lending standards tightened in October, largely due to higher mortgage rates and the worsening outlook for the economy, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said. A decline in the index, benchmarked to 100 in March 2012, is an indicator that lending standards are tightening, while an increase suggests loosening credit standards.

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Lending standards tighten as appetite for riskier loans drops

Housing Wire

Lending standards tightened in August amid a worsening economic outlook and signs of cooling in home-price growth. A decline in MCAI, benchmarked to 100 in March 2012, indicates that lending standards are tightening while an increase in the index suggests a loosening of credit. billion in 2022 from last year’s $4.4 billion. .

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Judge green lights amended predatory lending suit against Wells Fargo

Housing Wire

A federal judge in Georgia has given the green light for an amended “predatory lending” lawsuit to proceed against Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo has been under fire numerous times in the past over discriminatory lending allegations. The lawsuit was filed under the Fair Housing Act by three counties in Georgia.

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Mortgage Credit Availability Rises, But Challenges Remain

Appraisal Buzz

While increases in the index point to looser credit, a decrease in the MCAI suggests tighter lending requirements. In March 2012, the index was benchmarked at 100. The recent growth in credit availability is encouraging, but the index is still hovering near 2012 lows. Government March 31, 2012=183.5.

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People movers: Notarize, RE/MAX and Planet Home Lending

Housing Wire

Planet Home Lending has promoted four people to vice president positions, supporting the company’s continual growth. Michaelene Whyte has been promoted from processing manager of the East to VP, national fulfillment, distributed retail, and has been with Planet Home Lending since October 2018.

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Home Lending Pal leverages AI and machine learning to efficiently solve lenders’ and borrowers’ problems

Housing Wire

Home Lending Pal (HLP) has an anonymous marketplace that uses conversational intelligence, machine learning and blockchain to help first-time homebuyers through the home research and lending process. But generating leads isn’t an easy process, especially if businesses depend on older methods to produce results.

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The VA’s little-known program for Native American veterans

Housing Wire

A Department of Veterans Affairs lending program for Native American veterans has been severely underutilized, a government watchdog found. from 2012 to 2021. The GAO said that the VA lacked the staff to run the lending program and failed to inform communities that it exists.