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Mortgage Refinances Jump 21% on Near Record Low Rates
CNBC, July 6, 2016--Olick, Diana
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Will Lenders’ New Low-Down Payment Mortgage Programs Have a Big Impact?
The Urban Institute, July 6, 2016--Kaul, Karan
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Lawmakers Combat ‘Zombie Properties’ Statewide
The Chronicle (N.Y.), July 6, 2016--Norton, Erika
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FOMC Minutes: Fed Officials Divided on Rate Path Amid Uncertain Economic Outlook
Wall Street Journal, July 6, 2016--Davidson, Kate; Hilsenrath, Jon
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Fewer Foreign Purchases in U.S. Real Estate
National Mortgage Professional, July 6, 2016--Hall, Phil
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Radian’s Insurance Unit Redeems $325M Surplus Note Early
National Mortgage News, July 6, 2016--Passy, Jacob
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Global Uncertainty Should Hurt Multifamily Originations in 2016
National Mortgage News, July 6, 2016--Passy, Jacob
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Women are the Primary Borrower on 32% of Millennial Mortgages
HousingWire, July 6, 2016--Ramirez, Kelsey
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As Growth in Apartment Rents Slows, U.S. Developers Press Pause
Bloomberg, July 6, 2016--Gopal, Prashant
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U.S. Services Sector Data Underscores Strong Economic Fundamentals
Reuters, July 6, 2016--Mutikani, Lucia
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MBA Revises Commercial/Multifamily Forecast
National Mortgage Professional, July 6, 2016--Hall, Phil
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Hello Stranger: Demand for Co-Working Spaces Soars in DC
WTOP (Washington, D.C.), July 6, 2016--Clabaugh, Jeff
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Millions of Spenders Are Ready to Come Back From the Mortgage Crisis
Bloomberg, July 7, 2016--Stilwell, Victoria
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$427,000 for a Mold-Infested Home? Welcome to the New Housing Market Frenzy
Fiscal Times, July 6, 2016--Herron, Janna
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Mortgage Execs Must Do More Than Declare Technology a Priority
National Mortgage News, July 6, 2016--Karachur, Pramod
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Assurant Announces Acquisition of American Title
HousingWire, July 6, 2016--Lane, Ben
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MBA Premier Member Profile: American Mortgage Law Group
(One in a continuing series of Premier Members of the Mortgage Bankers Association)   The attorneys at American Mortgage Law Group PC are known widely in both the legal and ...
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Music Legend James Taylor Highlights Concert MBA at 103rd Annual Convention & Expo
You know his songs; you know his story; you almost feel like you know him. The Mortgage Bankers Association announces legendary singer/songwriter and multiple Grammy winner James Taylor will take ...
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