Mortgage Lending August 15, 2010
The Real Estate Investment Securities Association (REISA) will hold a special webinar to discuss the new financial reform bill and how it affects broker-dealers, RIAs, registered representatives and s -- Real Estate Investment Securities Association (REISA),Jill Delaney,Indianapolis In 08/15/2010
Investors turned to gold Thursday as a refuge after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobless data added to anxiety about the economic recovery. The most actively traded gold contract, for December delivery, -- MortgageLatestNews,Admin, 08/15/2010
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage bonds pared losses relative to Treasuries with the market for government-backed home-loan debt heading for its worst month since 2008 at the height of the global fi -- MortgageLatestNews,Admin, 08/15/2010
Additional Funding Will Help Another 13,000 Michigan Homeowners -- Michigan State Housing Development Authority,Mary Lou Keenon,Lansing Mich. 08/14/2010
Rates Expected to Go Through Volatile Period as Federal Reserve Discusses Risk of Deflation -- LendingTree,Bethany Ciampa,Charlotte N.c. 08/14/2010
Move Expands Reach of BidSync into the Private Sector -- BidSync,Thom Reed,American Fork Utah 08/14/2010
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP ("Hagens Berman") announced that a class action has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of purc -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP,Mark Firmani,Seattle 08/14/2010
Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 21 percent in second quarter 2010 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the latest housing statistics from Florida Realtors®. A -- Florida Realtors,Marla Martin,Orlando Fla. 08/14/2010
eMagic customers benefit from real-time, seamless product eligibility and pricing tools, ensuring better profits, speed, accuracy and compliance -- EMagic,Rosalie Berg,Milwaukee 08/14/2010
HighTower, the first open-source, advisor-owned financial services company, announced that it has appointed Richard Saperstein and Andrew Morse to the firm's Board of Directors. -- HighTower,Jenn Connelly,Chicago 08/14/2010
Seniors Encouraged To Get Maximum Financial Return On Home Equity Before FY11 Budget Cuts -- Generation Mortgage Company,Trey Ditto,Atlanta 08/14/2010
Twenty-year real estate veteran Melanie Smith uncovers a shameful and undisclosed banking and lending practice fueling the housing foreclosure crisis -- Melanie Smith,Melanie Smith,Seattle 08/14/2010
Expands Additional 7,093 SF for Wealth Management Group -- The Tower Companies,Elizabeth Oliver-Farrow,Rockville Md. 08/14/2010
PrimeSource Mortgage, Inc. (PSMI), a leading mortgage brokerage and banking company, and a wholly owned subsidiary of PSM Holdings, Inc. (OTC:PSMH) (BULLETIN BOARD: PSMH) today announced the opening o -- PSM Holdings, Inc.,Jeffrey R. Smith,Roswell N.m. 08/14/2010
The Small Business Administration's (SBA) 504 loan program is providing long-term, fixed rate financing for the purchase of commercial real estate at one of the lowest interest rates since the pro -- National Association of Development Companies (NADCO),Merril Ferber,Mclean Va. 08/14/2010
PartnerFirst LLC, a Prudential Real Estate Preferred Supplier is now offering its Pre-Foreclosure Specialist Certification (PSC) to Prudential Real Estate agents nationwide. As a preferred supplier fo -- PartnerFirst,Son Nguyen,Corona Calif. 08/14/2010
View a video featuring Diane Swonk discussing the August issue of Themes on the Economy®. Read this month's issue. -- Mesirow Financial,Diane Swonk,Chicago 08/14/2010
Following a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of Renasant Bank (NASDAQ:RNST) , E. Robinson McGraw, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, announced that Shawn Clayton has been elected Renasant D -- Renasant Corporation,John Oxford,Tupelo Miss. 08/14/2010
Arrangement increases combined companies presence in Midwest -- Inlanta Mortgage,Amy Hansen,Waukesha Wis. 08/14/2010
Prestigious event provides private forum for CFOs, treasurers, finance executives -- Association for Financial Professionals,Craig Martin,Washington 08/14/2010
Many of the more than 1 million people facing foreclosure this year weren't speculators or folks "buying too much house." They were homeowners who had affordable mortgages and were refinan -- WheresOurMoney.Org,Martin Berg,Los Angeles 08/14/2010
3-Year Average Return on Equity Showcases Company's Strength -- Arrow Financial Corporation,Timothy C. Badger,Glens Falls N.y. 08/14/2010
a la mode announced today that Axios Valuation Solutions has now fully integrated their appraisal management operations with a la mode's Mercury Network Vendor Management Platform (VMP). -- A La Mode Inc.,Molly Dowdy,Oklahoma City 08/14/2010
Partners with D&E to Provide Homeowners with Free Foreclosure Prevention Services -- HomePath,Jason Vasquez,Washington 08/14/2010
Giving Children the Tools They Need to Succeed in School -- Astoria Federal Savings,Wendy O'Neill,Lake Success N.y. 08/14/2010
--Lender Loss is Over $300 Million Annually with Over Half of All Short Sales Occurring in California, Florida, Texas and Arizona-- -- CoreLogic, Inc.,Bob Visini,Santa Ana Calif. 08/14/2010
The rising cost of long term care, abetted by depressed home values, is taking a bigger bite out of American homes today than in 2005, according to LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of the nati -- LTC Financial Partners, LLC,Jonas Roeser,Kirkland Wash. 08/14/2010
Mary M. Fowlie to manage Regulatory Affairs and Community Reinvestment -- First Michigan Bank,Tom Szczepanski,Troy Mich. 08/14/2010
SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE:STI) announced today that it has determined the purchase prices in SunTrust Bank's cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase up to $750,000,000 aggregat -- Suntrust Mortgage, Inc.,Steve Shriner,Atlanta 08/14/2010
CHICAGO, IL, August 14, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Statistically speaking, you could be paying for more on condo insurance than you even need and you do not even know it. -- 24/7 Press Release Newswire,24/7 Media, 08/14/2010
CHESHIRE, ENGLAND, August 14, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Brookson has introduced a suite of new services to its customers. -- 24/7 Press Release Newswire,24/7 Media, 08/14/2010
LONDON, ENGLAND, August 14, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- M&S Money has revealed a new survey that reveals thousands of drivers are risking invalidating car insurance claims by failing to make vehicle se -- 24/7 Press Release Newswire,24/7 Media, 08/14/2010
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has decided to delay the planned adjustments to its insurance premium structure by one month, after the industry expressed concerns about being ready in time. -- DSNews.com,Admin, 08/14/2010
Foreclosed homes permeate the American landscape. According to data from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), they make up about one in 12 houses with under $1 million left on the mortgage -- DSNews.com,Admin, 08/14/2010
The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) joined with financial institutions and community organizations on Saturday to host a foreclosure prevention workshop and homebuyer e -- Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco,Kevin Blackburn,Long Beach Calif. 08/13/2010
Conducting corporate investigations, intellectual property due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, and legal ethics in the electronic age will be among the many critical topics on the minds of atto -- NAMWOLF,Jeff Jackson,Milwaukee 08/13/2010
Acquisition and Key Hires Broaden Capabilities -- MountainView Capital Holdings, LLC,Troy Rusniak,Denver 08/13/2010
Matthew A. Engel elevated to executive vice president, Finance -- Grubb & Ellis Company,Janice McDill,Santa Ana Calif. 08/13/2010
SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE:STI) announced today the principal amount of validly tendered and not validly withdrawn subordinated debt securities (the "Notes") pursuant to SunTrust Bank's ca -- Suntrust Mortgage, Inc.,Steve Shriner,Atlanta 08/13/2010
Residential mortgage originations improved from the first quarter, and early signs indicate the positive trend is continuing in the current period, according to the Second Quarter 2010 Mortgage Lender -- MortgageDaily.com,Sam Garcia,Dallas 08/13/2010
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:PNC) today announced the redemption of all its $1.60 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C and $1.80 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Ser -- PNC Financial,Fred Solomon,Pittsburgh 08/13/2010
Fifth Third Bank (South Florida) has announced its second annual "Back to School" supply drive, a project to provide local schoolchildren with free backpacks and school supplies. -- Fifth Third Bank,Jama Dock,Naples Fla. 08/13/2010
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE:MTG) , today issued an Operational Summary for the month of July 2010 for its primary mort -- Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation,Michael J. Zimmerman,Milwaukee 08/13/2010
IFM Investments Limited ("Century 21 China Real Estate", the "Company" or "CTC") (NYSE:CTC) , a leading comprehensive real estate services provider and the exclusive franchisor -- IFM Investments Limited,Kevin Yung,Beijing 08/13/2010
Sydney-based ActionCOACH Business Coach Rhiannon Rees has been shortlisted for the Franchise Woman of the Year by the Franchise Council of Australia. -- ActionCOACH,Stephanie Sims,Las Vegas 08/13/2010
Hazard Claims Management Leader Promotes Jami Sherr to Senior Vice President of Client & Operational Development -- Dimont & Associates,Dawn O'Connor,El Cajon Calif. 08/13/2010
National Appraisal Management Company Reports Rapid Client Growth -- Lincoln Aappraisal & Settlement Services, LLC,Lisa Edwards,Providence R.i. 08/13/2010
Webster Bank, the main subsidiary of Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) , announced today that it has provided $13.5 million in financing for Diesel Direct, Inc., of Stoughton, Mass. Webster has -- Webster Bank; Webster Financial Corporation,,Boston 08/13/2010
Webster Bank, the main subsidiary of Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) , announced today that it has provided $13.5 million in financing for Diesel Direct, Inc., of Stoughton, Mass. Webster has -- Webster Bank; Webster Financial Corporation,Brenda F. Greene,Boston 08/13/2010
- tw telecom services to connect Cornerstone Mortgage's 60 locations in 12 states -- tw telecom,Bob Meldrum,Houston 08/13/2010
EnerCom, Inc. (www.enercominc.com) will host The Oil & Gas Conference® 15 at the Westin Tabor Center on August 22-26, 2010 in Denver. In its 15th year, the conference is the oldest and largest energy -- EnerCom, Inc.,Kay Grover,Denver 08/13/2010
From 15 October, Abbey for Intermediaries will move to one intermediary mortgage brand Abbey for Intermediaries will offer an additional 0.02 per cent for all new Abbey business placed between 5 Augus -- Santander UK,Siobhan O'Shea,Bradford United Kingdom 08/13/2010
Today, BB&T Insurance Services announced the launch of an online auto insurance service, http://www.insurewithbbt.com/, which enables consumers to shop for coverage, compare quotes and purchase auto i -- Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, CA,Cathy Lamoreaux,Raleigh N.c. 08/13/2010
Continuing the Patrick-Murray Administration`s commitment to keep people in their homes and stabilize neighborhoods across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gov. Deval Patrick has signed into law a p -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
Homeowners are more active in their communities, benefit from improved education opportunities, and report higher levels of self-esteem and happiness when compared to renters, according to leading res -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
Fannie Mae has issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2010-11, which clarifies that lenders are not required to obtain a second credit report just before loan closing. Rather, Fannie Mae is reminding -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
The trend in firming home prices solidified in the second quarter with more metropolitan areas showing increases from a year ago, aided by a surge in home sales driven by the first-time homebuyer tax -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has proposed the establishment of an Office of the Ombudsman to field complaints related to FHFA's regulations and supervision. The Office of the Ombudsma -- DSNews.com,Admin, 08/13/2010
Foreclosure activity in California was again mixed last month, according to ForeclosureRadar.
The company's latest report shows that foreclosure filings and cancellations dropped in July after -- DSNews.com,Admin, 08/13/2010
RealtyTrac's foreclosure, property, loan, and home sales data is now available via Moody's Analytics, an independent provider of economic forecasting and credit risk services.
By aggregati -- DSNews.com,Admin, 08/13/2010
 Inventories at U.S. businesses rose in June at a faster pace, propelled by a surge at retailers that indicates companies may need to cut prices to clear out merchandise as demand slows. The 0.3 perc -- MortgageLatestNews,Admin, 08/13/2010
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage securities tumbled, with prices for certain debt declining the most relative to U.S. Treasuries over two days since February on concern that refinancing will accele -- MortgageLatestNews,Admin, 08/13/2010
FNC Inc. has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Integrated Asset Services (IAS) to offer FNC`s servicing clients an option for procuring next-generation real estate valuation -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
Two indictments of 13 Oahu residents and one from the state of Washington on mortgage fraud related charges have been unsealed with the arrests of 10 of the 14 defendants. A federal grand jury had ret -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
Provident Financial Holdings Inc., the holding company for Provident Savings Bank FSB, has announced the appointment of Steve Atwood to the position of retail production manager of Provident Bank Mort -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
Bank Foreclosures Sale, an online provider of bank-owned home listings and foreclosure information industry, has announced that bank foreclosures were up five perccent in the second quarter of 2010. W -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced an open door policy that will make it easier for the public to give input and track the rulemaking process as the agency implements the D -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
As percentages for permanent modifications in the government`s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) have continued to increase over the past several months, Fifth Third Mortgage Company`s modif -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
American Advisors Group (AAG) has spent the past year working with reverse mortgage experts, Web application specialists and industry advocates to establish a new consumer Web site that will make it e -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
It`s doesn`t take a genius to know that the wholesale channel now represents less than the inverse of what it did once control. What remaining players are left have strong business models that are rel -- NationalMortgageProfessional.com,NMP Media Services, 08/13/2010
More than one million homeowners have received counseling through the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling program since its launch in January 2008. The program, which is administered by Neighbo -- DSNews.com,Admin, 08/13/2010
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC announced the appointment of Hugh R. Frater as CEO this week. He replaces Michael I. Lipson, who left the organization. Frater was a founding partner and managing dire -- DSNews.com,Admin, 08/13/2010
Struggling Atlanta homeowners with Fannie Mae-owned home loans can now take advantage of the company's new mortgage help center. The third facility in a series of planned, nationwide mortgage help -- DSNews.com,Admin, 08/13/2010
WAKE FOREST, NC, August 13, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- D & J Seamless Gutters LLC of the greater Raleigh, NC area encourages homeowners to be ready for the fall leaf season with the installation of ra -- 24/7 Press Release Newswire,24/7 Media, 08/13/2010
VANCOUVER, BC, August 13, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Vancouver real estate market appears to have mellowed - at least for now. Following the predictions of many, Vancouver real estate sales have s -- 24/7 Press Release Newswire,24/7 Media, 08/13/2010