Before the internet, everything worked fine without it, right? Just ask the members, whether they be depositors or borrowers, of credit union Patelco, the scene of the latest (known) hack attack. Yes, it is a good reminder for companies to continue to beef up their computer systems, and have a plan in place should something happen. It is also a reminder for anyone with their money in a bank or credit union to have some of their money at a different institution. The news isn’t much better for lenders in general: According to Curinos, June 2024 funded mortgage volume decreased 13 percent year-over-year and decreased 5 percent month-over-month. The average 30-year conforming retail funded rate in June 2024 was 7.11, 1bps higher than May 2024 and 66bps higher than the same month last year. Curinos sources a statistically significant data set directly from lenders to produce these benchmark figures. We drill into this data further here. (Today’s podcast is found here and this week’s is sponsored by Bundle, the attorney-prepared legal documents company that is dedicated to the real estate, mortgage, and title industries. Fuel your operations and execution of documents from deeds to subordinations to assignments, and everything you need for any order, in one bundled price; receive 20 percent off using the code “Chrisman” at checkout. Hear an interview with realtor Clint Jordan on the latest NAR Settlement effects from a realtor’s perspective and ways he is working with loan originators to be more efficient together.)