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Here are the 2025 Tech100 Mortgage Honorees

Housing Wire

Now in its 13th year, the Tech100 program serves as a trusted resource for housing professionals, providing a definitive list of the industrys top technology providers. These companies are at the forefront of solving the biggest challenges mortgage professionals face every day. Check out the full list of this years honorees below.

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Prosperity strikes deal to acquire JFQ Lending

Housing Wire

Virginia-based mortgage bank Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC has acquired the assets of Arizona-based JFQ Lending, LLC to explore the direct-to-consumer channel. According to its website, it includes a portfolio with fixed and adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) and government loans, such as FHA, USDA and VA loans.

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Average mortgage rate climbs to 13-year high of 5.27%

Housing Wire

The MBA found that purchase applications increased for conventional, FHA, and VA loans — all up 4% this week from the previous week. The central bank raised the interest rat e by a half percentage point on Wednesday to reduce the $9 trillion asset portfolio that ballooned since the pandemic. Presented by: Polly.

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How to stay competitive with specialty mortgage products heading into 2023

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with Lee Smith and John Gibson at Flagstar Bank about what originators can do to align their mortgage products and services with the ebb and flow of the housing market and what Flagstar is doing to help clients remain at the top of their game during this turbulent time.

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Fannie Mae’s chief economist on housing market outlook

Housing Wire

While the central bank left the benchmark rate unchanged in the target range of 5.25%-5.5% Elevated mortgage rates will lead to more lenders spilling red ink in the latter half of the year, in contrast to the improved financial performance of independent mortgage banks in Q2. DPA programs were predominantly for FHA loans.

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Help Your Clients Save Thousands with a VA Loan Assumption

Lab Coat Agents

VA loan assumptions offer a fantastic opportunity for your clients to save thousands on their mortgage in a rising interest rate environment. What is a VA Loan Assumption? What is a VA Loan Assumption? This can provide significant savings compared to taking out a new loan at prevailing market rates.

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FREE Webinar: Update on Current VA Appraisal Topics

McKissock

Don’t miss this FREE update on VA appraisal topics on Wednesday, February 22nd from 11am-12pm ET. He was an independent fee appraiser on the VA panel for over 9 years prior to his current position. He has held appraisal leadership roles in various large financial institutions including Bank of America and Citigroup. Sign up now.

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