The Lede

The Mortgage Reports, Aug. 8, 2016--Pogol, Gina Many factors make FHA loans preferred option for many borrowers.

National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 8, 2016--Anderson, Bendix Performance may not improve much beyond current level.

Mortgage Daily, Aug. 8, 2016--Garcia, Sam Correspondent investor, wholesale lender and bank were among recent mortgage-related entities to meet their end.

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 8, 2016--Eisen, Ben Companies, government agencies calling bonds at fastest rate in four years.

National Mortgage News, Aug. 8, 2016--Passy, Jacob Company cites low rates, increased competition.

National Mortgage News, Aug. 8, 2016--Passy, Jacob Up 3.3 points in July.

HousingWire, Aug. 8, 2016--Ramirez, Kelsey From 66,000 last year to 52,300 in July.

Bloomberg, Aug. 8, 2016--Light, Joe Companies would still have $132 billion in funding remaining. 

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 8, 2016--Timiraos, Nick; Reinhard, Beth Policy speech aims to illustrate differences from Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

Mortgage Daily, Aug. 8, 2016 Q2 production climbs 53% from previous period.

National Mortgage News, Aug. 8, 2016--Collins, Brian House leader says HUD is "breaking law." MBA President & CEO David Stevens says HUD IG report "raises important concerns," but notes DPA loans have performed well over time.

National Mortgage News, Aug. 8, 2016--Peters, Andy Banks using new software tools to improve analysis.

HousingWire, Aug. 8, 2016--Lane, Ben Remaining funds to be distributed to borrowers who already received money.

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