As originations go, so goes the warehouse sector. In 2Q21, commitment levels reached a new high but borrowing nonbanks are now trimming how much credit they will need for the rest of the year. (Includes data chart.)
It’s assumed that third-quarter originations will be down compared to 1Q and 2Q, but lenders remain sanguine about the short term. Also, some are finding solace in non-QM production.
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer able to offer eviction protection to delinquent renters, the speculation now is whether the housing finance agencies will institute a moratorium of their own.
The plans will focus on reducing the racial and ethnic homeownership gap and helping to mitigate underinvestment and undervaluation in previously redlined neighborhoods.
Following the recent coordinated action by federal agencies against Cadence Bank for redlining, compliance attorneys have suggested now is not the time for mortgage companies to let their guard down.
A risk-based capital regime could be in the works for Fannie and Freddie, though some GSE watchers suggest the whole exercise could be in flux. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo has a new servicing chief, Ann Thorn from Caliber Home Loans.
For servicing auctions to truly proliferate, the Federal Reserve would need to end its stimulus program. In other words, if rates don’t rise much from here, deal volume could be muted. Meanwhile, buyers with cash are waiting.
The total delinquency rate fell by 155 basis points between March and June, according to Inside Mortgage Finance’s Large Servicer Delinquency Index. Still, close to 1.5 million borrowers are more than 90 days past due. (Includes data chart.)
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