Loan officers say the main reasons real estate partnerships fall through are poor communication and mismatched expectations. https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/why-communication-is-the-biggest-issue-between-los-and-brokers
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Former Treasury official, MBS desk chief joins Freddie Mac
Craig Phillips worked on early efforts to move the government-sponsored enterprises toward a conservatorship exit during the first Trump administration. https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/former-treasury-official-mbs-desk-chief-joins-freddie-mac
Why the life-of-loan FHA premium may be nearing its end
The fiscal condition at the government agency is much healthier today than when the Department of Housing and Urban Development put the policy into effect back in 2013. https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/bill-introduced-to-end-fha-life-of-loan-rule
FHA program finally moves beyond ‘demonstration’ stage
The distressed loan sales strategy has been in test mode since 2002. A rise in owner-occupant transactions may have made it more compelling. https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/fha-program-finally-moves-beyond-demonstration-stage
Title insurance sees Q3 gains despite market headwinds
Premium volume increased by 5.3% year-over-year, while operating income was up, but industry expenses also rose in the third quarter, the American Land Title Association said. https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/title-insurance-premiums-climb-in-q3-on-rate-drop

