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The Mortgage Note Reports
“It Would Defy Logic”: Consumer advocates are asking U.S. regulatory bodies to block TD Bank’s takeover of First Horizon Bank.
HomeGuide President: Industry veteran Tim Carroll has been named Venture President at HomeGuide Mortgage.
Economic Development: Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu toured South Carolina’s Lowcountry to gain insight into the financial needs of rural communities on Friday.
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And in other mortgage and housing news…
Jackson Hole: Jerome Powell doubled down on his vow to crush inflation in his first in-person talk since 2019, saying the FOMC’s “overarching goal” is to get inflation to 2%.
Work Experiences: As “quiet quitting” takes social media by storm, Forbes unpacks what the different generations want and expect from their workplace.
Prices May Vary: Real house prices are up 53.3% YOY in June, setting another new record for fastest annual growth, as price moderation varies hugely from market to market.
Homes Still Moving: The Realtors Confidence Index shows homes are still moving at a fast pace even as sales contract due to limited inventory.
“Credit Invisible” Buyers: Mortgage lenders can help potential buyers with “invisible credit” unlock their data and bridge the generational housing gap.
Chicken, Egg: Are investors fueling rapid home price growth, or are they flooding the market because of those price gains?
Gen-Z Dreams: A new survey finds that 78% of Americans think a housing crash is coming, and 84% of Gen Z respondents say they’re hoping for it. Here’s why.
Rent Nightmare: The median U.S. rent topped $2,000 in June for the first time ever; now data shows 3.8 million renters teetering on the edge of eviction.
Take A Look: These 10 metros had the biggest gains in purchase mortgages.