A leading Republican in the Senate plans to leave loan limit decisions in the hands of the Federal Housing Finance Agency instead of mandating lower conforming loans limits as part of housing-finance reform legislation.
Redwood Trust’s mortgage banking income in the fourth quarter was essentially level compared to the previous quarter even with lower origination volume and strong competition in the non-agency market.
Originations of non-agency jumbo mortgages declined in the fourth quarter as well as full year 2018, according to an Inside Nonconforming Markets analysis. The sector also lost market share with lenders noting weak demand. [Includes one data chart]
We continue to hear reports that Freddie Mac may have settled on a choice for a new CEO. Back in September, the GSE named David Brickman — just promoted to the role of president from executive vice president/head of multifamily — as a possible internal candidate to succeed retiring CEO Don Layton.
Fort Washington, PA-based Ditech Financial, the nation’s 15th largest servicer of home mortgages, is headed into bankruptcy for the second time in a little over a year. A sale is a possibility, too.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reported lower earnings for the fourth quarter of 2018, the victims of a slowing mortgage market and, ironically, lower interest rates at yearend compared to Sept. 30, which resulted in hedging losses.
Ocwen Loan Servicing on Wednesday filed an amended complaint in its lawsuit againstFidelity National Information Services. The complaint, filed in California’s Superior Court in Sacramento, dramatically escalates accusations of misconduct Ocwen first leveled against FIS in a 2017 lawsuit.
A federal district court has certified a class-action lawsuit against Wells Fargo brought on behalf of loan officers for alleged clawback of commissions and overtime wages.
CoesterVMS, a nationwide appraisal management company, has folded its tent, the apparent victim of a slowing mortgage market and other woes. As the weekend approached, the front door of the Gaithersburg, MD-based company was locked, its website down, and calls to the vendor were put on hold almost immediately.
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