Attorneys: Proposal from Rep. Waters Underscores Potential Rise in Compliance Risk for Nonbanks September 27, 2018 Nonbank mortgage servicers for the government-sponsored enterprises would face new regulations if Rep. Maxine Waters, D-CA, has her way.Read More
Banks, Thrifts and First Liens, the Love Affair Continues September 26, 2018 Brandon Ivey Three megabanks account for an outsized share of first liens held by banks: Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.Read More
Issuance of Non-Agency MBS Constrained by a Lack of Reforms to Reps and Warranties September 26, 2018 Brandon Ivey Blackrock and PIMCO were among the firms cited as avoiding new non-agency MBS deals…Read More
Bridgeview Bank Agrees to Sell Mortgage Unit to Nonbank September 26, 2018 Paul Muolo A spokeswoman for bemortgage said the lender’s staff will be kept in place…Read More
CFPB Seeks Input on Data Collection Practices September 26, 2018 Yemeng Yang The new request for information, issued Tuesday, solicits comments on all aspects of data collection...Read More
First Up to Testify Thursday at the HFSC FHFA Oversight Hearing: Simone Grimes, Mel Watt’s Accuser September 26, 2018 Carisa Chappell Simone Grimes, who holds the title of special advisor, is still employed by the agency.Read More
Short Takes: Speculation on What Mel Watt Might Say / Ocwen Schedules a ‘Special’ Meeting of Shareholders / NOLs of Roughly $400 Million / In the Event of a Change of Control? / FoA Rolls Out Second-Lien Reverse September 26, 2018 Paul Muolo Ocwen said its ability to utilize the NOLs to offset future taxable income may be significantly limited if the company experiences an ownership change. Read More
Sprout Executive David Akre: Make Non-QMs or Cut Overhead. Your Choice September 25, 2018 Brandon Ivey Matt Nichols, CEO of Deephaven Mortgage, said the share of LOs that actually offer non-QMs is in the single digits.Read More
Former Incenter Trading Unit Reemerges as RAMS Mortgage Capital September 25, 2018 Paul Muolo The unit will continue to be headed by industry veterans Tad Dahlke and Hal Hermelee...Read More
Third-Party Lenders Account for Out-Sized Share of FHA/VA Market September 25, 2018 John Bancroft However, some large commercial banks are willing to remain in the market through correspondent arrangements…Read More