Treasury’s Point Man on Mortgages: A ‘Benchmark’ Transaction Needed for RMBS Revival November 13, 2014 Thomas Ressler Used in conjunction with the industry’s RMBS 3.0 project, such a mechanism could help clear away the rubble from the market’s collapse... Read More
The Nonbanks in 3Q: Ocwen, WAC, PHH in the Dog House November 13, 2014 Paul Muolo Some publicly traded nonbanks are facing possible class-action lawsuits from angry investors who’ve seen billions of dollars in stock equity evaporate over the past year.Read More
Fannie Says MI Assessment Crucial to Revival of 97 Percent LTV Program November 13, 2014 Charles Wisniowski Sources said previous requirements for a standard 97 LTV product, which Fannie offered until November 2013, are being considered.Read More
Maybe Nationstar Will Buy the $39 Billion (and Shrinking) MSR Package From Wells Fargo November 13, 2014 Paul Muolo According to one advisor who saw the original bid package, the delinquency rate on the non-agency MSRs are north of 20 percent.Read More
CFPB on Servicer Exams: Compliance is Mixed November 12, 2014 Thomas Ressler On the other hand, examiners cited violations based on policies and procedures reviewed at other servicers. Read More
Mortgage Brokers Nervous About Provident Cutting Back on Table Funding November 12, 2014 Paul Muolo To date, Provident Funding has declined to clarify the situation.Read More
Moody’s Forecasts ‘Stable’ HFA Outlook for Second Consecutive Year November 12, 2014 Charles Wisniowski HFA portfolio performance continues to strengthen, which will bolster future interest income.Read More
Two Harbors the Latest to Unveil a Non-Prime Mortgage November 12, 2014 Brandon Ivey “It has been clear to us for some time that the market has a need for products like this," said Two Harbors executive William Roth.Read More
Ocwen Affiliate Altisource Exits Force-Placed; Stock Gets Crushed November 12, 2014 Paul Muolo As IMFnews went to press, the share price of Altisource was getting slammed, down 20 percent on the day.Read More
Short Takes: Subprime Vet Jon Daurio Back in Biz? / Don’t Get Drunk on the Lawsky ‘News’ / Can the GOP ‘Fix’ the CFPB? / Nationstar Disappoints Some / Gateway Hires BB&T Mortgage Official November 12, 2014 Paul Muolo Will former Long Beach Mortgage executive Jon Daurio finally launch a new nonprime venture?Read More