Can nonbanks become significant players in the HELOC market and ride MBS execution to a new wave of dominance? Due diligence firms that facilitate such transactions hope so.

The government-sponsored enterprise has warned seller/servicers that the improper use of ESG and other data could violate fair lending laws.

Ginnie Mae announced details of the changes to seasoning requirements for pooling of reperforming loans.

While Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the dominant outlets for eNotes, other entities are looking to boost adoption of the technology. Ginnie Mae has seen greater enthusiasm for eNotes than anticipated since launching its program in early 2021.

Neighborly, which offers home services through 31 brands, is in the market with its third annual whole-business ABS. The offering differs in some ways from ABS previously issued by the firm.

Agency MBS market recovering after dismal 2022; KBRA generally plans to decline reviewing RAC requests tied to switches from LIBOR to term SOFR in the commercial MBS market.

Nonbank lender FoA posted revenues of just $71 million in 3Q22, half of what it took in the quarter before...

The TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules require mortgage lenders to disclose prices within three days of an application. But to do so they have to rely on frequently faulty income and debt information.

Communication is key when mortgage companies face financial difficulties and potential breaches of warehouse financing covenants. Warehouse providers are looking for profitability plans for nonbanks.

The servicing side of residential finance, in particular processing fees and MSR sales, has saved many a lender from the abyss during the correction of the past year. But it hasn’t been a complete joyride. Rising personnel costs and technology expenditures are a concern.