Essent Guaranty of Philadelphia has been greenlighted by 35 states to write mortgage insurance policies and hopes to close its first policy early next year. "Early 2010 is when they'll start writing coverage," said a company spokeswoman. She noted that back in October Essent — which was formed by former Radian executive Mark Casale — had approvals from 24 states. On Tuesday Essent announced that it has closed on its purchase of technology assets and the operating platform of Triad Guaranty, an MI that is in self-liquidation mode.
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The changes add some steps that would have to be taken before Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could exit following statements from a Trump ally indicating plans for a near-term release.
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The Stamford, Connecticut-based bank hired Steven Sugarman to be its president. The former bank CEO, who now heads one of the country's largest mission-based lenders, will help drive an effort to close a capital gap.
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Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, predicts Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be removed from conservatorship within the next two years.
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The Freddie Mac mortgage rate tracker on Thursday morning showed the conforming 30-year fixed rate mortgage creep closer to the 7% level last seen in May.
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Refinance demand fell precipitously as average contract interest-rates for most loans rose in the two-week leadup to Christmas.
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The CapitalW Collective supplements the work other organizations do by addressing the educational needs of women and others in the specialized portions of the mortgage business.
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