When nonbanks hurt, so too do their warehouse bankers. Just how bad is it? Many originators in the primary market are struggling to post a profit, violating their contractual covenants. (Includes data chart.)
Homebridge Financial has agreed to sell most of its MSRs and its entire retail network to California-based CMG. Homebridge insists it’s not going away and is working on other transactions.
Rocket has a huge imbalance between refinances and purchases. Will “distributed” retail help? Meanwhile, FHA rolls out its 40-year modification product.