American Financial Network has agreed to pay roughly $1 million to settle allegations it fraudulently originated FHA loans.

Commenters said the challenges that servicers face in responding to COVID-related loss-mitigation programs argue against a rush by VA to implement its servicer tier rankings.

The government agency is investing $470,000 in a sweat equity program in which homebuyers in rural southwest Pennsylvania will contribute to the construction or rehabilitation of their houses.

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Two prominent non-QM lenders ceased operations in the past two weeks amid weak demand for the loans. Still, other market participants are stressing that they remain in strong operating positions.

Shortly after lenders adjusted to QM standards set in December 2020, the CFPB is initiating a review of the standards. Significant changes appear unlikely, though the seasoned QM option could be eliminated.

Western Alliance Bank sold first-loss exposure on a pool of mortgages with an unpaid principal balance of $3.88 billion. The mortgages were acquired from various correspondent sellers and include many non-agency jumbos.

Lagging data aggregated from counties provides some new insight into trends in jumbo originations in the first quarter of 2022.

PRP Advisors issued its first non-agency MBS with newly originated mortgages for investment properties. To this point, Balbec’s non-agency MBS issuance has focused on seasoned mortgages.

Redwood released a report with various ESG disclosures, addressing certain topics set by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.