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  Economist examines housing demand as FOMC remains concerned about inflationThursday, July 9, 2026 The Federal Open Markets Committee did not refute or affirm predictions about future interest rate movements at its June meeting. First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi told Dodd Frank Update that despite sub-optimal inflationary conditions, there is still considerable demand for housing. |
 The role of appraisers as ‘macroeconomic stabilizers’Thursday, July 9, 2026 Appraisers act as macroeconomic stabilizers by anchoring real estate transactions, preventing inflated loan-to-value ratios that contribute to market volatility and financial crises, according to McKissock Learning’s Kevin Hecht. He spoke with Dodd Frank Update about the important role appraisers have in this economic space. |
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Trades recommend FCC revise ‘revocation rule’ Thursday, July 9, 2026 A coalition of financial services and consumer advocacy organizations wrote to the Federal Communications Commission, urging the agency to reconsider portions of its 2024 “revoke all” rule, which restricts robocalls and robotexts without prior express consent or a recognized exemption. |
How to successfully mentor future women leadersThursday, July 9, 2026 We caught up with Ashley Cook of Zoccam and Sheri Olsen of First American Trust, FSB, in advance of their October Research, LLC webinar titled “Next-Level Leadership: Mentoring the Next Generation of Women.”
NCUA merger rule proposal meets mixed reviewsThursday, July 9, 2026 The National Credit Union Administration’s proposal to modernize the rules governing mergers of federally insured credit unions was met with mixed reviews from banks and credit unions.
 Banks urge top New York court to dismiss Zelle lawsuitTuesday, July 7, 2026 Six of the country’s largest financial trade associations filed an amicus brief urging the New York Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit against Early Warning Services, the company that operates the electronic payment platform Zelle, for allegedly failing to protect its users from fraud.
Defining goals, importance of vulnerability addressedTuesday, July 7, 2026 For this month’s installment of appraiser tips and business growth strategies from Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” the industry veteran shares thoughts from his blog posts “Define What You Want” and “The Importance of Vulnerability.”
MISMO aligns data exchange guidance with new credit scoring frameworkTuesday, July 7, 2026 MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, announced the release of updated guidance for its “Mortgage Insurance Implementation Guide” on July 2. The guide was designed to provide a standardized framework for the data requirements necessary for lenders and mortgage insurers to exchange information electronically.
Clear Capital integrates with MeridianLinkTuesday, July 7, 2026 Clear Capital, a provider of real estate analytics, data solutions and valuation technology, recently announced that its platform will be integrated with MeridianLink.
 Why the Slaughter, Cook rulings could impact mortgage pricingThursday, July 2, 2026 Multiple legal experts agree the Supreme Court’s rulings in Trump v. Slaughter and Trump v. Cook will exacerbate the regulatory whipsaw effect compliance teams dread every political election cycle. MAXEX General Counsel John Levonick told Dodd Frank Update why they could also impact mortgage pricing.
 Are appraisers considering career shifts in light of UAD 3.6?Thursday, July 2, 2026 The arrival of UAD 3.6 may be forcing many seasoned appraisers to consider a career decision, according to Triangle Appraisal Group Chief Marketing Officer Rachel Mann. Dodd Frank Update spoke with Mann, who noted appraisers must demonstrate a smooth transition to UAD 3.6 to stay competitive.
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