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Swiss bank UBS closes deal to sell U.S. servicer

Housing Wire

Executives at Swiss bank UBS said on Wednesday that they’ve struck a deal to sell Credit Suisse ’s U.S. billion in unpaid principal balance (UPB). billion in unpaid principal balance (UPB). servicing business. They did not provide information related to the buyers’ names or the financial details. In the U.S.,

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Meet the likely buyers of independent mortgage banks in 2023

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But Brian Hale, who is assisting several buyers in their hunt for independent mortgage bank acquisition targets, sees an even more brutal landscape ahead. Still, consolidation is clearly underway in the mortgage banking industry already. By the time 2022 is wrapped up, mortgage lenders will have originated about $2.2 trillion to $1.7

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Opinion: Why aren’t more commercial brokerages seeking affiliated arrangements?

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So why aren’t more commercial real estate (CRE) entities – investors , principals, banks, law firms or developers – seeking the same? A significant opportunity To be sure, there are title agencies eager to partner with CRE principals and funds. CRE firms are also suffering through the highest interest rates seen in years.

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Peter Knag joins Offerpad as CFO

Housing Wire

” Knag has an extensive resume, having served in several financial leadership roles in the media, telecommunications, technology and finance sectors. He began his career in investment banking, going on to work for Lehman Brothers and First Albany Corp. million, although it narrowed its net loss by 71% to $17.5 million.

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Former Caliber CEO Sanjiv Vas joins Two Harbors board

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A mortgage industry veteran, Vas has served since October 2023 as the president of tech company Pagaya Technologies Ltd., a KKR -owned company; Citibank ’s mortgage division; Morgan Stanley ; American Express ; and Bank of America. Kasnet, chairman of Two Harbors, said in a statement.

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BlackFin Group names Christopher Call to lead professional services team

Housing Wire

BlackFin Group announced on Wednesday the appointment of Christopher Call as the principal consultant on the BlackFin Group Professional Services team. Founded in 2019, BlackFin Group is a management consulting firm specializing in strategic guidance, operational expertise, and innovative solutions for the banking and mortgage industries.

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Announcing the 2023 HW Insiders!

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Through the development of improved and sophisticated systems, protocols and technology, these operations leaders are driving their companies to growth and success. In its 8th year, the HW Insiders program is spotlighting the talented operations professionals who are laying the foundation of success for their organizations.