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Chapter 2 needed for mortgage rescues

Chapter 2 needed for mortgage rescues

With U.S. default-prevention programs nearing expiration, experts advise on crafting new ones
The Comptroller's Office, seeing banks loosening commercial real estate lending policies and practices, will be taking a closer look moving forward.

OCC raises CRE scrutiny

Concentration risk, looser credit standards draw more regulatory attention
With a dedicated bank staff for builders and buyers, “builders get product out faster; they pay sub[contractor]s faster; houses are selling faster— and we hope to make those mortgage loans,” said Needham Bank's SVP Stephanie Maiona.

How to be a “spec-home” specialist

Needham Bank generates non-speculative business—by targeting both builders and buyers
CFPB believes there have been breakdowns in mortgage servicers' compliance performance.

CFPB weighs in on mortgage servicing

Tech failures and process breakdowns no excuse for violations, agency warns
SNL Financial, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, is the premier provider of breaking news, financial data, and expert analysis on business sectors critical to the global economy. This article originally appeared on the subscriber side of SNL Financial's website.

Back to the money well

SNL Report: Regional, community banks return to debt markets for growth and CRE
SNL Financial, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, is the premier provider of breaking news, financial data, and expert analysis on business sectors critical to the global economy. This article originally appeared on the subscriber side of SNL Financial's website.

CRE weighs on lenders

SNL Report: Banks with elevated commercial real estate exposures scrutinized by regulators and analysts
SNL Financial, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, is the premier provider of breaking news, financial data, and expert analysis on business sectors critical to the global economy. This article originally appeared on the subscriber side of SNL Financial's website.

Weighing home equity lending

Banks continue to deal with HELOC “hangover” in Q1'16
SNL Financial, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, is the premier provider of breaking news, financial data, and expert analysis on business sectors critical to the global economy. This article originally appeared on the subscriber side of SNL Financial's website.

Fixing CRA ratings

SNL Report: Unsatisfactory regulatory marks require complex solutions from banks
Getting ready for more HMDA

Getting ready for more HMDA

New requirements hit both those with experience and commercial lenders unfamiliar with joys of this reg
Multiple population trends impact the mix and needs of rural area populations.

Rural America’s population evolves

Demographic shifts revamp rural communities and drive shifts in housing needs
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