Fitch: Top 20 Banks May See $80B in Losses

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FHA Raises Insurance Premiums to Shore Up Mortgage Fund

The Federal Housing Administration said Monday that it would lift premiums for lenders of single-family mortgages in line with a stipulation under the payroll tax cut extension last year. Acting FHA Commissioner Carol Galante said the agency would raise the annual mortgage insurance premium by 0.10 … [Read more...]

FBC Strikes Agreement With Justice Department

The Justice Department has reached a deal with Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. The agency recently announced that the two entities have struck an agreement that pertains to underwriting practices related to loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration and HUD. View original post here: FBC Strikes … [Read more...]

Heartland and Fiserv Update Technology Partnership

Heartland Financial USA, Inc., has announced a new technology platform to enhance the company's loan servicing operations and processes. Heartland recently selected the LoanServ program from Fiserv, Inc., for its technology provisions. View the original here: Heartland and Fiserv Update … [Read more...]

Heartland and Fiserv Updated Technology Partnership

Heartland Financial USA, Inc., has announced a new technology platform to enhance the company's loan servicing operations and processes. Heartland recently selected the LoanServ program from Fiserv, Inc., for its technology provisions. Follow this link: Heartland and Fiserv Updated Technology … [Read more...]

Feds Sue B of A For Homebuyer Discrimination

The federal government leveled charges against Bank of America Monday that the mortgage company wrongfully discriminated against three borrowers with disabilities. HUD filed suit under the False Claims Act, alleging that Bank of America requested proof of disability from borrowers and Social … [Read more...]

Discounts Drive Cash Buyers to Market: Survey

More homebuyers are scooping up properties with cash only, even in an environment for record-low mortgage rates, according to a recent survey. Campbell Surveys and Inside Mortgage Finance jointly released the HousingPulse Tracking Survey, collecting responses from about 2,500 real estate agents … [Read more...]

Wells Fargo Names New Non-Agency Home Loan Positions

Wells Fargo recently announced that company veterans Brad Blackwell and Greg Gwizdz will take up new positions for the lending division responsible for non-agency mortgages. Visit site: Wells Fargo Names New Non-Agency Home Loan Positions … [Read more...]

LendingTree Launches New Predictable Volume Program

Lenders participating in LendingTree's network have a new platform to help raise lead volume. The national online lending exchange recently launched the Predictable Volume Program for qualified network members. Visit link: LendingTree Launches New Predictable Volume Program … [Read more...]

Two Banks Go Under, Lifting National Tally to 11

The lights went dark for two banks in Georgia and Minnesota Friday, with one unable to secure an acquirer for deposits. The cash registers at Little Falls-based Home Savings of America fell silent without any bank scheduled to take up $434.1 million in total assets and $432.2 million in total … [Read more...]