On the heels of four straight 75 basis point increases to the Federal Funds rate, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee increased rates another 50 basis points at its December meeting. According to Marty Green, who follows the Fed’s moves ... Read More
Peter Idziak’s Thoughts on Increasing Popularity of Temporary Buydowns Continue to Attract Attention
With mortgage rates at an all-time high, lenders are offering a variety of new loan products designed to attract borrowers by counteracting rising mortgage rates. Peter Idziak’s recommendation that buyers and sellers consider temporary mortgage ... Read More
Marty Green Continues to Lead Industry Discussion Around Federal Reserve Rate Hikes
On November 2, the Federal Reserve announced yet another rate hike of 75 basis points, a move that Marty Green says wasn’t unexpected but officially brings us into a housing recession. “The question is, when will the Fed pivot and indicate a ... Read More
Jay Beitel’s Insights on Constitutionality of CFPB’s Funding Through the Federal Reserve Featured in Trade Media
On October 19, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is unconstitutional, as it violates the separation of powers clause because it occurs outside the ... Read More
Allan Polunsky Named 2022 Texas Super Lawyer
SAN ANTONIO – Polunsky Beitel Green LLP, Texas’ leading law firm representing mortgage lenders, is pleased to announce that managing partner Allan Polunsky has been named a 2022 Texas Super Lawyer, an honor he has received for 19 consecutive years. ... Read More
Marty Green’s Insights on Fed’s September Rate Increase Featured in National and Industry Press
On September 21, 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee continued its work to reduce inflation, approving the third consecutive 75-basis point rate increase since June. Marty Green has been a trusted mortgage industry source for media commentary on ... Read More