Primelending returned to the black in the second quarter, but ongoing housing market challenges look set to apply further downward pressure to the mortgage business’ bottom line, leaders of its parent company warned. Mortgage originations brought in $3.21 million of pre-tax income for Hilltop Holdings, parent company of Plainscapital Bank and Primelending, during the second […]
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers is leading an effort to increase housing supply through the introduction of a bill that would boost investments in affordable housing — a priority set by the Trump administration. Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., along with several other senators, introduced the Community
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The government-sponsored enterprises’ exit from conservatorship could be unexpected and quick, the senior vice president of mortgage finance policy at the Independent Community Bankers of America said. While a methodical process may take place, he wouldn’t be surprised if the opposite happens, Ron Haynie said, speaking during an online presentation from Lenders One and the
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