The Lede

National Mortgage News, Dec. 11, 2017--Glen Fest, Allison Bisbey (subscription)Many mortgage lenders oppose PACE, which creates a lien on a property senior to that of a first mortgage, and were loathe to take advantage policy.

National Mortgage News, Dec. 11, 2017--Brad Finkelstein (subscription)Bank of America is exiting the mortgage lien release business by entering into an agreement to sell this unit to First American Financial Corp.

Wall Street Journal, Dec. 11, 2017--Keiko Morris (subscription)Fifth Avenue came in second behind California's Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, recording an average asking rent of $116.04 a square foot, and top asking rents as high as $185 a square foot, according to JLL's 2017 Most Expensive Streets. Sand Hill Road's average asking rent reached $119.38 a square foot.

HousingWire, Dec. 11, 2017--Ben LaneWalter Investment announced recently that Gary Tillett, who serves as executive vice president and chief financial officer, plans to retire in 2018. Replacing Tillett will be that Jerry Lombardo, who most recently served as a managing director & treasurer of the consumer and community bank at JPMorgan Chase.

Mortgage Daily, Dec. 11, 2017--Sam GarciaEnhancements to a loan origination system have thrust a technology provider into the fastest-growing club. One LOS developer has integrated the services of two mortgage insurance companies, and two have scored new clients.

Mortgage Daily, Dec. 11, 2017Although overa1l issuance eased at Ginnie Mae, issuance of reverse mortgage securities was the highest it's been in 15 months.

HousingWire, Dec. 11, 2017--Ben LaneCalifornia announced Monday it reached a $1.1 million settlement with Movement Mortgage to resolve allegations that the company serviced loans without a California state license and violated the state's per diem interest rules.

National Mortgage Professional, Dec. 11, 2017--Phil HallWhile the Capitol Hill Republicans hammer out the final version of their tax reform legislation, the real estate brokerage Redfin is predicting that homebuyers will exit high-tax states if deductions in state and local taxes are eliminated from the tax code.

National Mortgage News, Dec. 11, 2017--Elina Tarkazikis (subscription)Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will suspend the evictions of foreclosed single-family properties during the holiday season.

Tech 18, the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo 2018, takes place Apr. 15-18 at the Detroit Marriott At the Renaissance Center.

Tech 18, the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo 2018, takes place Apr. 15-18 at the Detroit Marriott At the Renaissance Center.

Tech 18, the Mortgage Bankers Association's National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo 2018, takes place Apr. 15-18 at the Detroit Marriott At the Renaissance Center.