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Mortgage Jobs Heading into 2013; Several States' Minimum Wages to Rise Tomorrow; Agency and Investor Updates Continue

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by Rob Chrisman on December 31 2012, 8:25 AM

As our nation prepares to begin the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau today projected that on Jan. 1, 2013, the total United States population will be 315,091,138 . This represents an increase of 2,272,462, or 0.73%, from New Year's Day 2012. We are currently...
MBA, Others Weigh in on LO Training and Licensing; In Conjunction with States, the CFPB Flexes its Muscles

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by Rob Chrisman on December 28 2012, 8:36 AM

"We're lost, but we're making good time." The CFPB does not seem to be lost, and is certainly feeling its way along. From it we learned that between July 21, 2011 and September 30, 2012, U.S. consumers filed 36,403 mortgage-related complaints against...
Mortgage Forgiveness Act in Jeopardy? Hiring and Retaining Employees the CFPB Way

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by Rob Chrisman on December 27 2012, 8:49 AM

Okay, so here's something entirely un-mortgage related - productivity this week stinks anyway. The kids are back from college, or on vacation from school, many have had great 2012's and are coasting, whatever. What's this about Mr. Rogers being a Navy...
LO Education and Bank vs. Non-bank Requirements Under the SAFE Act; Are Foreclosure Prices Really Different?

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by Rob Chrisman on December 26 2012, 8:10 AM

Are you really back at work, reading this? It is kind of hard to get back in the swing of things...so let's start with some estimates of the future from our very own Census Bureau. The U.S. population will be considerably older and more racially and ethnically...
Comments on Non-agency Modifications and Stated Loans; Investors Examine Who is Refinancing; A Buyer for Servicing

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by Rob Chrisman on December 21 2012, 8:39 AM

The good news is that we've survived. The bad news is that we're still seemingly reliant upon politicians in Washington. But for the moment, go back to 7th grade science! The December solstice (today) occurs when the sun reaches its most southerly declination...
Are Non-agency Loan Mods Coming? Treasury Initiative Rumored; FHA Letter Threatens Standard Reverse Mortgages

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by Rob Chrisman on December 20 2012, 8:26 AM

Well, here is some interesting news for taxpayers, as if we don't have enough: Fannie & Freddie may have lost $3 billion due to LIBOR fixing by banks? Quick, bring in the lawyers ! In the meantime, I have been retained by a "Top 5" non-depository...
Thoughts on the CFPB Complaint Process; Should be a Happy Builder Conference this Year

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by Rob Chrisman on December 19 2012, 7:36 AM

In paying a short visit to Kansas, I learned that there are plenty of "oldest trick in the book"'s from which to choose - but here is one that actually helps community banks. The Outdoor Advertising Association of America reports more billboard advertisements...
US Bank Comp Plan Turning Heads; Jumbo Rates Improving on a Relative Basis

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by Rob Chrisman on December 18 2012, 8:46 AM

Human Resources (HR) managers take note: a court has ruled that an employer may be liable for an accident to an employee during a work trip. But for the rest of us, especially those with an odd sense of humor , this case, which dragged on for five years...
The CFPB on QM and Auto Financing; ALTA on Risk Policy and Closing Policies

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by Rob Chrisman on December 17 2012, 8:24 AM

Remember when pictures of your home weren't on the internet for everyone to see? Those days are gone, and in fact now our residences are in snow globes for the holidays. (Thanks Mike H.) Say what you want about Trulia, it just issued the results of a...
Servicing Retained or Released?; The CFPB and Credit Reports; CFPB's Guidance on Policies and Procedures Manual

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by Rob Chrisman on December 15 2012, 8:18 AM

A successful mortgage CEO once told me, "Your ego isn't always your amigo. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you don't care who receives the credit." Speaking of credit, although a slightly different kind, ever wonder how the credit reporting...
Federal Home Loan Banks in Correspondent Lending; MBA Confirms Average Lenders are Making Big Bucks

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by Rob Chrisman on December 14 2012, 8:50 AM

Yesterday I journeyed to San Jose to visit with the Silicon Valley Chapter of CAMP. Casey Fleming, the president, reminded the capacity crowd how important it was to support your local organization. (Apparently this chapter has the most members of any...
What Would Happen if the Fed Stopped Buying MBS?; Is Triad History?; Wells Snags a New SVP

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by Rob Chrisman on December 13 2012, 10:59 AM

The average person is curious about what their neighbor, or co-worker, earns. And in this age of transparency, where nothing is private and there is a camera monitoring most traffic intersections, compensation at Freddie and Fannie is "an open kimono...
IndyMac Back in the News; First Time Homebuyer Comments; Ocwen's Servicing Audit Not Stellar

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by Rob Chrisman on December 11 2012, 8:38 AM

IndyMac is back in the news. Last week a jury ordered three former IndyMac loan officers (in the homebuilder division) to pay $168 million to the FDIC for negligently approving 23 loans to developers who never repaid them. The FDIC said the lenders had...
The Latest on MBA and LO Wage Lawsuit; FDIC Institutions Making Some Coin; Basic QC Manual

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by Rob Chrisman on December 10 2012, 8:05 AM

"Rob, I am on the board of directors of a bank. Is there a guide or manual that would help me understand what the QC gal is talking about during presentations?" Sexist comments aside, sure there is. But first, a message the industry needs to keep in mind...
Will 2013 Mortgage Profits be Like 2012?; State's Rights Prominent in Lending

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by Rob Chrisman on December 07 2012, 6:28 AM

We've made it to December 7, Pearl Harbor Day, and for something totally unrelated to mortgages to end the work week send this clever short video to any aspiring art majors. (It even received a "Whoa!" from my hard-to-impress daughter.) Unfortunately...

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