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TD Bank, Flagstar Bank closing dozens of branches across the country

Housing Wire

Toronto-based TD Bank and Hicksville, New York-based Flagstar Bank have announced plans to shutter numerous branches across several states. TD Bank confirmed to American Banker that it intends to close 38 branches in 10 states and Washington, D.C. The affected TD branches will close by June 5, the bank said.

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One mortgage lender abandons the Florida condo market

Housing Wire

Some owners of older condo units have had to list at prices far below what they bought the units for because special assessments are so high (and are difficult to finance). One Florida mortgage broker said the Provident exit gave him “a feeling that we will see other major lenders exiting the condominium market in Florida.

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Logan Finance promotes Sarah Gonzalez to chief innovation officer

Housing Wire

HousingWire Vanguard Sarah Gonzalez has taken on a new role at Logan Finance Corporation as chief innovation officer. Before joining Logan, Gonzalez served as president and COO at Panorama Mortgage Group. Gonzalez also sits on the Lender Member Board of Directors and is the 2025 Vice Chair-elect for The Mortgage Collaborative.

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MBA teams with Cleveland State University on mortgage banking education program

Housing Wire

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)s education division, MBA Education, recently launched its Mortgage Banking Bound (MBB) program at Cleveland State University. Last week, our first class was led by Jen Peachman from GVC Mortgage. 15 and goes until the end of April, Hoffman told HousingWire.

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FOA lowers rate, expands HomeSafe Second reverse mortgage into new states

Housing Wire

Reverse mortgage industry leader Finance of America (FOA) announced updates on Thursday to the interest rate for HomeSafe Second, its proprietary second-lien reverse mortgage product. It will also be available in four new states, bringing the total to 10 with more planned for 2025.

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Mortgage rates will remain elevated while the economy runs hot

Housing Wire

Mortgage rates continued their ascent this week after Fridays jobs report showed that employers added more positions than expected in December, which is likely to cement a pause on interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this month. Merritt thinks mortgage lenders could take some comfort in that trend.

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Movement Mortgage names Steve Smith president and CFO

Housing Wire

Movement Mortgage has named Steve Smith, a mortgage veteran who most recently served as Movement’s executive advisor, as its new president and chief financial officer. compared to the same period last year, according to Inside Mortgage Finance (IMF). The announcement was made Wednesday.

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