University Bank adds four reverse mortgage veterans to its HECM division

University Bank adds four reverse mortgage veterans to its HECM division

University Bank’s reverse mortgage division has added four key hires across different disciplines as it prepares to grow further in the reverse mortgage space. Jake Droge joins the company as a loan... Read more »
University Bank adds four reverse mortgage veterans to its HECM division

Pennymac TPO hires former Citizens Bank mortgage executive

California-based Pennymac Financial Services has hired Kristy Dickey, a former executive at Citizens Bank, as first vice president of TPO sales. Dickey will be responsible for growing the lender’s broker division and... Read more »
Causes of Bank Collapse & Prevention

Causes of Bank Collapse & Prevention

In this article, we will discuss banking crises. In today’s world, the economy is heavily dependent on the banking system. Banks are essential institutions that provide credit, manage savings, and promote investments.... Read more »
Is Bank of America Safe From Collapse or Trouble?

Is Bank of America Safe From Collapse or Trouble?

The safety of banks from collapse has always been a concern for customers, investors, and regulators. Given recent bank failures, such as SVB and Signature Bank, many people are wondering about the... Read more »
Senior FDIC official to lead Conference of State Bank Supervisors

Senior FDIC official to lead Conference of State Bank Supervisors

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors’ (CSBS) board of directors appointed Brandon Milhorn – current deputy to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) vice chairman Travis Hill – as its incoming president and... Read more »
Bank of America Fined  Million for Misleading Mortgage Data

Bank of America Fined $12 Million for Misleading Mortgage Data

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has imposed a hefty fine of $12 million on Bank of America for misleading mortgage lending data reported to the federal government. The fine comes as... Read more »
Recent Bank Failures in 2023

Recent Bank Failures in 2023

  The year 2023 has been marked by a series of bank failures, leaving many to wonder what the impact of these failures will be on the housing market and the wider... Read more »

Citizens Bank to exit the wholesale channel

Providence, Rhode Island-based Citizens Bank, the 28th largest U.S. mortgage lender, has decided to close its wholesale channel, which produced over $1 billion in volume in the first half of this year.  “After... Read more »
List of FDIC-Insured Banks in 2023: Is Your Bank Insured?

List of FDIC-Insured Banks in 2023: Is Your Bank Insured?

When it comes to keeping your hard-earned money safe, one of the most important factors to consider is the financial institution where you choose to deposit it. This is where the Federal... Read more »
Fifth Bank Failure in 2023: Closure of Citizens Bank

Fifth Bank Failure in 2023: Closure of Citizens Bank

If you are a customer of Citizens Bank in Sac City, Iowa, you may have been surprised to find out that your bank was closed by the regulators on November 3, 2023.... Read more »