The Lede

UExpress, Sept. 30, 2016--Sichelman, Lew Public adjusters--insurance professionals who work for the insured rather than insurance companies--assist homeowners in settling property insurance claims.

National Mortgage News, Sept. 30, 2016--Passy, Jacob  Federal Housing Administration loans lead the decline in mortgage application defect risk, First American Financial Corp. reported.

Cook County (Ill.) Record, Sept. 30, 2016--Biylk, Jonathan Chicago cannot sidestep laws barring cities from collecting taxes on real estate sold by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by passing on the tax bills to those buying the properties from Fannie and Freddie, a federal judge ruled.

New York Times, Sept. 30, 2016--Carrns, Ann Borrowers should know that as of this week, many mortgage lenders will scrutinize more detailed credit data.

Bloomberg, Sept. 30, 2016--Verhage, Julie  Renters in the New York City area are finally catching a break.

Crain's Chicago Business, Oct. 1, 2016--Gallun, Alby Banks may be starting to provide the downtown Chicago apartment market with something it could use right now: restraint.

Mortgage Daily, Sept. 30, 2016 On loans used to finance a home purchase, lower-income and black borrowers saw their share rise.

Mortgage Daily, Sept. 30, 2016 August secondary activity up 11% from July.

Mortgage Daily, Sept. 30, 2016 Conventional refinance business that drove the week-over-week gain.

Wall Street Journal, Oct. 2, 2016--Strasburg, Jenny; Viswanatha, Aruna No deal yet between Deutsche Bank, Department of Justice.

National Mortgage News, Sept. 30, 2016--Collins, Brian Strong home sales are boosting originations of Federal Housing Administration loans and opening the door for first-time buyers.

National Mortgage News, Sept. 30, 2016--Tymesen, Tana Houtan Hormozian decided to become a loan officer and give his clients the service and experience that he didn't get to have.

HousingWire, Sept. 30, 2016--Swanson, Brena Projected to have lowest housing affordability in six years.

Wall Street Journal, Oct. 2, 2016--Barbenel, Josh Sales drop, but prices increase for luxury condominiums.

HousingWire, Sept. 30, 2016--Lane, Ben Deal is a seller-financed transaction and the homes were acquired from investment funds sponsored by Amherst Holdings.

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