The Lede

Reuters, Sept. 9, 2016--Barlyn, Susan Financial industry pushing "remote notarization" as means of modernizing closing process, but state laws stand in way.

UExpress, Sept. 9, 2016--Sichelman, Lew Couples who buy a house together before getting married could be a big mistake. 

Washington Post, Sept. 9, 2016--Harney, Kenneth R. New reports illustrate challenges women face in home purchase marketplace despite stellar payment records.

Wall Street Journal, Sept. 9, 2016--Kusisto, Laura Only 22% of votes cast in the 2012 election were by renters, but that's set to tick upward.

National Mortgage News, Sept. 9, 2016--Passy, Jacob Vacant bank-owned properties higher than year ago, says ATTOM Data Solutions.

HousingWire, Sept. 9, 2016--Ramirez, Kelsey Insurer reports increase in business, decrease in delinquencies.

Reuters, Sept. 9, 2016--Mutikani, Lucia Inventories unchanged from July; sales at six-month low.

Mortgage Daily, Sept. 9, 2016 More than $1 billion in government-sponsored enterprise mortgages that are not performing are being offered for sale to the highest bidder.

National Mortgage News, Sept. 9, 2016--Collins, Brian Highest point since 2007 as low rates, consumer confidence boost housing market.

Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 11, 2016--Heavens, Alan J. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said new rule will aid servicers and borrowers. 

HousingWire, Sept. 9, 2016--Ramirez, Kelsey FHA loans still dominate, but FICO scores increasing. 

Mortgage Daily, Sept. 11, 2016--Garcia, Sam Former FHA chief Brian Montgomery was with President George W. Bush as events unfolded.

Inman.com, Sept. 12, 2016--Barnes, Lou International turmoil is going to affect us sooner or later.

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