Key insight: Inflation accelerated in March, driven primarily by a surge in energy prices since the onset of the U.S. war in Iran. Supporting data: The Consumer Price Index, a monthly indicator of consumer inflation, rose 0.9% in March and 3.3% year on year. Gasoline prices were up 21.2% in March, accounting for three-quarters of […]
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Lenders are rethinking how they originate jumbo mortgages, leaning on automated underwriting technology to manage complicated details while navigating stricter investor overlays and a market that rewards those who can make the economics work. Processing Content The strategies vary, but the underlying issue is always the same: jumbo loans demand more from everyone in the
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has until Monday to sign or veto legislation that would make her state one of the few that allow faith-based organizations to build affordable housing on their properties by overriding local zoning limits. Spanberger faces pressure from local governments and a small but vocal group of civic organizations to veto the
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