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Author Archives: Mike Albanese

Mike Albanese is a reporter for DS News and MReport. He is a University of Alabama graduate with a degree in journalism and a minor in communications. He has worked for publications—both print and online—covering numerous beats. A Connecticut native, Albanese currently resides in Lewisville.

Lockbox Manufacturer Partners With Real Estate Brokerages, Agents

VaultLOCKS, the electronic and mechanical lockbox manufacturing division of MFS Supply, has announced the integration of its electronic lockbox, eLockbox, with Schedulock, a provider in showing management systems for real estate brokerages and their agents in the Greater Toronto Area.  ...

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Global Fears Spark Increase in Mortgage Rates

Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows that the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose to 3.56%.  Despite the increase, this is the first time the 30-year fixed rate mortgages have been under 3.6% for more than four-consecutive weeks since ...

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Lender, Wholesaler Announce Integration

Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc., a wholesale and correspondent mortgage lender, has announced new integrations with Calyx Wholesaler MarketPlace that are designed to create an even more seamless experience for brokers using this portal.  Specifically, Plaza Home Mortgage will be the ...

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Ginnie Mae, NewDay USA Reach Agreement on VA Loans

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NewDay USA, one of the nation's largest VA mortgage lenders serving veterans and servicemembers, has been approved as a Ginnie Mae Servicer Seller for VA loan production. NewDay is currently approved to issue Ginnie Mae I and II securities for ...

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FHA Loans to be Focus of Next Webinar

Industry leaders from Equator, BSI Financial, and LoanCare will discuss the workings of FHA loans during DS News’ latest webinar, “A Step Ahead: Advances in FHA Modeling,” set for 1 p.m. CDT on Thursday, September 12.  According to Altisoure’s “State ...

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What’s Next for Housing Finance Reform?

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TV personality Geraldo Rivera made waves in 1986 when it was announced that he would be opening Al Capone’s secret Chicago vault. Speculation ran rampant as to what could be inside it. More than 30 million viewers tuned in on ...

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