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New Loan Applications Head North Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty

April 1, 2020
Paul Muolo

As New Jersey loan broker Brian Benjamin put it, “Most lenders I see now want a paystub within 30 days of closing and a verbal VOE [verification of employment] within five days of closing.”


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Banks Originating Jumbo Mortgages Despite Market Turmoil

March 31, 2020
Brandon Ivey

Some good news: The top five producers of jumbo mortgages all continue to originate the loans, despite the market turmoil caused by the coronavirus...


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FHFA Directs Fannie and Freddie to Wind Down ‘Up Front’ CRT Arrangements

March 31, 2020
Dennis Hollier

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust is one of just a handful of companies invested in what Fannie calls front-end CRT…


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No.-4 Ranked Servicer Cuts Dividend to Maintain Liquidity

March 31, 2020
Paul Muolo

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said the dividend cut is in line with expectations. "However, we think investor focus remains on the company's ability to finance its non-agency MBS."


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CFPB Stepping up to Help Lenders During the Pandemic

March 30, 2020
Yemeng Yang
The CFPB has eased reporting of quarterly HMDA data. Nevertheless, the bureau is continuing with its supervisory activities and other essential functions.
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Debt-Collection Rule Public Comment Period Extended

March 30, 2020
Yemeng Yang
Industry stakeholders have 30 more days to submit their feedback on a proposed rule that would require debt collectors to make certain disclosures under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
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Extra CRA Credit for LMI Lending During COVID-19

March 30, 2020
Yemeng Yang
Federal agencies will give “favorable consideration” under the Community Reinvestment Act to banks that help low- and moderate-income borrowers offset the economic impact of the coronavirus.
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Regulators to Turn a Blind Eye to Certain Loan Mods

March 30, 2020
Yemeng Yang
The CFPB, along with other federal and state regulators, will not criticize financial institutions for certain loan modifications offered to borrowers facing coronavirus-related economic hardships.
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Differing State COVID-19 Orders Hindering Compliance

March 30, 2020
Yemeng Yang
Mortgage lenders and servicers are facing compliance challenges due to a patchwork of coronavirus-related forbearance efforts at the federal, state and local levels, according to industry attorneys.
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Full Fifth Circuit Court to Weigh in on CFPB Fate

March 30, 2020
Yemeng Yang
The full Fifth Circuit Court will review the constitutionality of the CFPB’s leadership structure, vacating a panel decision issued earlier in the month.
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