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D.C. To Reopen Foreclosure-Prevention Program
Washington Post, July 21, 2016--Lerner, Michele
D.C. Housing Finance Agency Reopening HomeSaver Program.
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What Banks And Borrowers Can Do To Minimize The Risk Of A Commercial Real Estate Bubble
Forbes, July 21, 2016--Razin, Ely
Practice Safe Lending.
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Mortgage Rates Move Higher for Second Week in a Row
Washington Post, July 21, 2016--Orton, Kathy
Brexit fears appear to be easing.
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A Good Day for Housing Market Data
National Mortgage Professional, July 21, 2016--Hall, Phil
Existing home sales, Freddie Mac, FHFA report positive data.
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HUD to Investigate Down Payment Assistance Program Practices
National Mortgage News, July 21, 2016--Collins, Brian
HUD IG says department is ignoring its own guidelines.
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First American’s 2Q Net Income Up 9.5% on Record Margin
National Mortgage News, July 21, 2016--Finkelstein, Brad
Pretax margin of nearly 14 percent is company best.l
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Federal Court Renews Pension Fund’s Lawsuit Against Freddie Mac
National Mortgage News, July 21, 2016--Passy, Jacob
Federal appeals court reverses lower court decision.
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U.S .Jobless Claims Hit Three-Month Low; Factory Activity Weakens
Reuters, July 21, 2016--Mutikani, Lucia
Labor market continues to gather momentum.
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Happy 5-Year Anniversary CFPB! Will You Make it to 6?
HousingWire, July 21, 2016--Swanson, Brena
Election results could shape future of Bureau.
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Still-Low Mortgage Rates Ushering New Refi Wave
Associated Press, July 22, 2016--Veiga, Alex; Boak, Josh
MBA: mortgage borrowing at three-year high.
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Republican Platform Softens Stance on Winding Down Fannie, Freddie
National Mortgage News, July 21, 2016--Sinnock, Bonnie
Platform continues to demand for reform.
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Capital One Profit Rises But Lags Wall Street View
Wall Street Journal, July 21, 2016--Beckerman, Josh
2nd quarter profit up 9 percent but missed analyst estimates.
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MBA Education Commercial Loan Review Process: Important Steps Webinar July 26
Webinar Explores Prudent Loan Monitoring, Loan Review Processes
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