Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Loan Officer Compensation: Overtime Pay or No Overtime Pay?

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Jan 12, 2011 12:59PM

Loan Officer Compensation: Overtime Pay or No Overtime Pay?

The Mortgage Bankers Association has filed suit against the Department of Labor seeking a reversal of an administrative ruling that mortgage loan officers are subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Jan 11, 2011 2:43PM

Wild Wild West Housing Market: Are Ghost Towns Making a Comeback?

While there is not evidence that major U.S. cities will fade into oblivion because of the economic downturn, a new MBA study looks as the possibility that some neighborhoods and submarkets may have reached a tipping point in their viability.


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MBS RECAP: 1/12/2011

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Excellent Technical Support Bounce As 10's Break Short Term Trend

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Fed: New Rules on Credit Decisions and Notices

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Beige Book: Housing is Weakest Link. Wage Growth Missing. Margin Squeeze Looms

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