Non-QM, Housing Trend, Servicing Tools; Building a Framework; MAA News and MBA Chair Interview

“An economist’s left leg is on fire, and his right leg is frozen. He says, ‘On average I’m perfectly fine.’” For those out there continuing to scratch your heads about the Bureau of Labor Statistics, non-farm payroll, Donald Trump, and economic statistics in general, here is a fine, straightforward article explaining how the numbers are calculated, revised, and can’t be manipulated. Lenders and LOs have a lot to track, and be aware of, and on today’s episode of Advisory Angle at 11am PT, STRATMOR Group’s Sue Woodard, Kris van Beever, and Garth Graham return to explore how mortgage lenders and servicers can turn strategic vision…