The Lede

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 23, 2016--Friedman, Robyn Borrowers have more bargaining power to negotiate the best terms. 

New York Times, Aug. 23, 2016--Irwin, Neil Thank millennials and thank homebuilders who are starting to produce more of the starter houses young people demand.

National Mortgage News, Aug. 23, 2016--Kilgore, Austin New specifications for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's common mortgage application add data points and remove obsolete questions.

National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 23, 2016--Anderson, Bendix With so many new apartment properties opening, some developers are avoiding the competition by redeveloping old buildings.

National Mortgage News, Aug. 23, 2016--Passy, Jacob Bill defines a mortgage servicer's responsibility when borrower dies and surviving homeowner was not included in loan; California Mortgage Bankers Association opposed the bill, saying it could cause "unnecessary litigation."

U.S. News & World Report, Aug. 23, 2016--Soergel, Andrew Sales of new homes unexpectedly jumped last month as housing remains affordable.

Reuters, Aug. 23, 2016--Raymond, Nate Appeals court refused to reconsider overturning $1.27 billion against BofA.

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 23, 2016--Grant, Peter A venture led by Rubenstein Partners LP is zigging while other investors are zagging by making a $162.9 million bet on a suburban Indianapolis office park.

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 23, 2016--Brown, Eliot Concentration in an industry prone to economic swings challenges businesses, poses risks for investors.

HousingWire, Aug. 23, 2016--Swanson, Brena More than 18% jump in orders.

Bloomberg, Aug. 23, 2016--Clark, Patrick Shoddy construction, ostentatious design--and low resale values, says Trulia.

Mortgage Daily, Aug. 23, 2016 Mortgage Bankers Association boosts third quarter originations forecast to $561 billion.

Mortgage Daily, Aug. 23, 201 Angel Oak Capital Advisors announces $133 million deal.

HousingWire, Aug. 23, 2016--Ramirez, Kelsey MBA President and CEO David Stevens, CMB, says each new form adds "greater complexity."

The Hill, Aug. 24, 2016--Setterlund, James The author, with Americans for Prosperity, says more changes to Dodd-Frank Act needed to prevent small banks getting "crushed" by regulations meant for Wall Street.

The Atlantic, Aug. 23, 2016--White, Gillian B.; Lam, Bourree Presidential candidates and politicians are touting Glass-Steagall regulation as a solution to the risks posed by big banks.

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