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The effect of nonbanks in the mortgage space

Independent Banker

Josh Prejean (right) of Bank of Zachary, here with mortgage client David Rozas, says community banks must compete through customer service. In the highly competitive mortgage arena, bankers are looking for strategies that will give them an edge in capturing business as originations pull back from peak levels. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

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Fintech Deals to Watch: Back to School

Gonzobanker

Here’s a few recent ones that caught our attention, and please, “Give us some slack, teach” on the school themes, ok? Mortgage services provider ICE acquired mortgage services provider Black Knight bringing together the two largest providers in the space. Banks Bought More Fintechs (Until Sum mer Break Started!).

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. The limited regulation around the real estate industry has made it especially easy for these bad actors to cycle their dirty money into the financial system using this avenue.

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Home Loan Refinancing Guide

Qudos Bank

Owning a home is a dream come true for many of us, but it also comes with a significant financial responsibility. Paying off a mortgage can take decades, and during that time, you may find yourself wishing for a way to reduce your monthly payments or pay off your home loan sooner. What is Home Loan Refinancing?

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Consumption effects of mortgage payment holidays during the Covid-19 pandemic

BankUnderground

Mortgage payment holidays (PH) were introduced in March 2020 to help households who might have struggled to keep up with mortgage payments due to the pandemic. It allowed a suspension of mortgage principal and interest repayments for a maximum of six months, without affecting households’ credit risk scores.

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Consumers Struggle To Navigate Muddled Mortgage Forbearance Programs

PYMNTS

Somewhat less attention-getting has been a provision of the CARES Act that seeks to offer relief for American homeowners who suddenly find themselves unable to make mortgage payments. mortgage holders who qualify for the loans. mortgage holders who qualify for the loans. Who Qualifies for Mortgage Forbearance?

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Report: FBI Cautions Homebuyers To Beware Of Wire Fraud

PYMNTS

The FBI is warning homebuyers to be on the lookout for internet criminals who are sneaking into online conversations between buyers and mortgage companies or other participants in the sale process and providing false instructions that dupe purchasers into wiring funds to the criminals’ accounts, CNBC reported Thursday (Oct.

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