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• How JVM Lending plans to expand without any loan originators January 27, 2023
  JVM Lending trains all its licensed employees to take specific roles in closing loans, plan to diversify into investment properties.
• Biden administration rolls out renter protections as rent prices soar January 27, 2023
  The Biden administration announced new actions outlined in a blueprint for a renters bill of rights that aim to protect renters.
• Top Fairway LO Dave Medina decamps for Movement Mortgage to spread his wings January 27, 2023
  Top-producing loan officer Dave Medina and his team at the Temecula, California-based branch have left ​​Fairway Independent Mortgage to join Movement Mortgage.
• Old Republic’s net income was down over 55% in 2022 January 27, 2023
  The Big Four title insurer Old Republic will lean into commercial title and technology as it looks forward to a stronger 2023.
• Pending home sales rise for the first time since May 2022 January 27, 2023
  Contract signings rose 2.5% nationwide in December, the first gain in six months, but pending home sales are 33.8% lower than a year ago.
• Homebuilders still need lower mortgage rates January 27, 2023
  How are homebuilders positioned heading into spring? It's all about mortgage rates as they move through a backlog of unfinished homes.
• Last call for the 2023 Finance Leaders January 27, 2023
  Today marks the last day to nominate someone for the 2023 HW Finance Leaders award. Don’t miss the chance to recognize the top finance executive at your organization! Eligible nominees must be corporate finance, capital markets, or accounting executives within mortgage origination or a real estate brokerage and will be selected based off of financial […]
• Flagstar Bank shuts down retail mortgage division January 27, 2023
  Flagstar Bank is reducing its footprint in the retail channel and laying off hundreds of staffers, according to laid off employees.
• Expansion-hungry APM acquires over two dozen Lend Smart branches January 26, 2023
  APM announced an asset purchase agreement with Lend Smart Mortgage to close more loans throughout the country.
• Black Knight offers new servicer solutions to curb foreclosure, late-stage default January 26, 2023
  Black Knight added to its suite of solutions for servicers that will help keep customers in their homes during periods of financial hardship.