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Al Dussinger, Embrace’s CTO for 22 years, has been appointed COO and Dennis Harding, CEO will take over as President and CEO of the company.

The New Jersey headquartered bank has appointed the two senior executives to help expand its operations in the mortgage market.

The U.S. remained the most stable destination for real estate investment for foreign investors in an annual survey.

For homebuyers looking at raising a family in 2018, Massachusetts might be the state to settle in according to a study that evaluated the best and worst states on key socio-economic indicators.

Higher interest rates and larger fees drove added costs for borrowers with low credit scores according to a report.

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With home prices projected to increase 4.2 percent by November 2018, its a seller’s market. However, first time homebuyers can expect limited for-sale inventory for lower-priced homes.

A new report finds that the average age of the typical loan officer is perceived to be between 52-55 years old and that this inaccurate perception may hinder millennials’ perception of doing business with them.

Dropping credit scores point to loosening credit standards to attract a dwindling refinance market.

A recent report indicates higher risk attributes for both purchase and refinance loans, although the risk levels remain similar to those in early 2000s.