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The Fed could cut rates in September. Mortgage pros are skeptical of the impact

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While many expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its September meeting, mortgage professionals caution that even if it happens, it won’t significantly impact the industry. Loan officers have encouraged borrowers to continue with their home loan applications. They note that home sellers and builders are offering concessions to lower rates, while lenders […]

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ICE links MSP and Encompass to unlock home equity, refi loans

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ICE Mortgage Technology’s new integration of its servicing and origination platforms reflects a broader trend in the mortgage industry — offering home equity loans while rates remain high and preparing for refinances as rates begin to decline. The same logic underpins deals such as Rocket Companies’ acquisition of Mr. Cooper Group and Bayview Asset Management’s

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‘Dating the rate’ misled borrowers. Now they’re financially strained

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“Marry the house, date the rate” is a phrase that was popularized during the post-pandemic era of rising mortgage rates. Lenders urged borrowers to focus on finding a house they were head over heels with and worry about their interest rate down the line. Borrowers who were accustomed to rates hovering near 3% didn’t realize

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Stable mortgage rate environment reshapes how LOs engage with borrowers

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Analysts, economists and mortgage professionals are coining this quarter’s activity as one of the most “calm” periods for mortgage rates in recent memory. It follows nearly three years of borrowers being sidelined by higher rates or “stuck” in loans with historically low rates. BTIG analysts said Wednesday that despite Treasury volatility in April, mortgage rates

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With rate locks up, Optimal Blue launches automated refinance tool

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Amid expectations that interest rate declines may reignite refinance activity, Optimal Blue on Monday launched a new tool that automatically analyzes loan officer portfolios each month to identify recapture opportunities. The tool is designed to ensure loan officers are ready when refinance volume picks up. While refinances declined in May from the prior month, Optimal

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ServiceLink expands closing technology

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Mortgage solutions provider ServiceLink has introduced updates to its EXOS Close platform aimed at increasing scheduling flexibility for lenders and borrowers. The latest enhancements allow users to schedule closings in real-time with expanded options for online and in-branch appointments, and add automatic eligibility checks for remote notarization. Among the new features is a system that

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