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You better Google it! Mastering your Google Business Profile

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While you’re optimizing your online presence, don’t stop at social media. Jimmy Burgess and Julie Tomlinson help you start up (or rethink) your Google Business Profile. Continue reading →

Shrinking economy bolsters the case for a June Fed rate cut

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Advance GDP reading suggests the economy shrank by 0.3 percent during Q1, as a rush by businesses to import goods before tariffs took hold and government spending cuts dented growth. Continue reading →

UWM expands its Rocket rivalry into mortgage loan servicing

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Long-term agreement with ICE Mortgage Technology will help nation’s largest mortgage lender bring $242 billion loan servicing portfolio in-house to boost repeat business and referrals. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates ease as economic data flashes recession warning

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Consumer confidence sank to a five-year low in April over concerns about tariffs, while trade deficit surged to an all-time high in March, and job postings shrank more than expected Continue reading →

Regulators expected to remove lid on Wells Fargo’s growth soon

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A $1.95 trillion asset cap that’s limited the bank’s growth could be lifted in Q2 with CFPB and other regulators having closed 12 of 14 consent orders aimed at remedying past business practices. Continue reading →

Regulators expected to remove lid on Wells Fargo’s growth soon

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A $1.95 trillion asset cap that’s limited the bank’s growth could be lifted in Q2 with CFPB and other regulators having closed 12 of 14 consent orders aimed at remedying past business practices. Continue reading →

$18.5M in fines imposed on former Wells Fargo execs prove elusive

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Under new leadership, OCC settles actions against two executives tied to 2016 scandal for $150,000 and won’t say if it will defend court challenge of $10 million fine in a third case. Continue reading →

Homebuyer demand falls for 2nd consecutive week as rates climb

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Economic uncertainty, rate volatility and mounting worries about the labor market are reducing the pool of potential buyers, putting a damper on the spring homebuying season. Continue reading →

Mr. Cooper’s servicing portfolio shrinks for the first time in 2 years

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Nation’s largest loan servicer turned an $88 million Q1 profit and remains on track to be acquired by Rocket in Q4, a deal that’s prompted UWM to cut ties to Mr. Cooper. Continue reading →

Groups slam CFPB’s bid to undo fair lending settlement as ‘dangerous’

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Fair housing and consumer groups are trying to stop the Trump administration from vacating a settlement the government reached with a Chicago mortgage broker just days before the November election. Continue reading →