Freddie Mac noted that, as of the fourth quarter of 2020, the U.S. had a housing supply deficit of 3.8 million units and that between 2018 and 2020, that deficit increased by an astounding 52%.
Interest rates are firming up and servicing sales are proliferating. Some dealmakers believe the second and third quarters will be barn-burners in terms of transactions.
The state, in a recent case, took the position that the owner of mortgage servicing rights, whether handling day-to-day obligations or relying on a subservicer, is required to be licensed under state law.