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The Mortgage Note Reports
Redlining Settlement: Officials at the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that they have secured over $31 million from City National Bank to resolve allegations of redlining in Los Angeles County.
Buyers Perking Up: The typical home is taking longer to sell than in any period since April 2020, but online searches and tour requests are picking up.
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In other mortgage and housing news…
Earnings Reports: JPMorgan’s and Bank of America’s Q4 profit and revenue both beat expectations, boosted by higher interest rates.
Sellers Negotiating: Buyers are finally being protected by contingencies, like inspection and appraisal, during the home buying process.
Racial Bias: HUD announced that people seeking FHA financing can request a review of their appraisal if they believe it was skewed by racial bias.
CMBS Risk: Existing borrowers of fixed-rate debt will likely need to refinance at higher interest rates when that debt matures, but can they afford that costlier debt service?
CrossCountry Suit: A California lender alleges CrossCountry Mortgage used dedicated staff to poach one of its branch managers and divert loans to the competitor.
A “Parallel” Housing Crisis: To maintain their standard of living, people in middle-class housing are forced to fight the decay of buildings developed in the 20th century.