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Economic troubles in Europe have helped mortgage rates move lower in recent months. One reason is that slower global economic growth reduces the risk of inflation, and inflation is negative for mortgage rates. The second reason is that investors have been concerned that the debt problems in Europe could spread to other countries and hurt… Read More »
Is your company one of the many looking into selling their mortgage loan originations on a servicing retained basis? If so, the Lykken on Lending show today is one to which you should listen. Servicing experts Austin Tilghman and David Stephens, from United Capital Markets, were guest speakers. They explained that economics have forced many former… Read More »
Our special guest on the Lykken-on-Lending blog talk radio show today was Doug Duncan, the Chief Economist for Fannie Mae. Doug provided his thoughts on the economy, housing, Europe, and inflation, but the most interesting comments had to do with his answer to a question asking how he would characterize what will happen in 2012. … Read More »
Greece has experienced the worst debt troubles of any European nation, and its debt burden is clearly unsustainable. European officials and bondholders both want to avoid a default, so they have been negotiating a “voluntary” agreement to reduce Greece’s debt burden by 50%. As usual, though, the sticking point for the two sides is price.… Read More »
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