Tag: mortgage industry implosions

Homestar Financial Throws In The Towel

And Another One Bites The Dust! Homestar Financial Shuts Down Amidst Mortgage Volatility Georgia based Homestar Financial announced this week that it is shutting down. The company blames rising mortgage rates and massive volume decrease. Additionally, they are also blaming the market compression for the closure.  A Homestar Financial LO posted on Facebook: Please pray…

By Steve
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Mortgage Industry Faces More Mass Job Layoffs

Mortgage Industry Faces More Mass Job Layoffs. First Guaranty and Zillow Among Those Slashing Positions. The mortgage industry faces another round of layoffs. First Guaranty Mortgage has become the latest industry player forced to lay off loan officers amid market shifts. The company revealed it will cut 428 employees at its Plano, Texas location. The…

By Steve
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