Originations of adjustable-rate mortgages in the past seven years have been well below production seen before the financial crisis. While low interest rates have contributed to limiting originations of ARMs, industry analysts suggest that other factors will continue to constrain ARM production even when interest rates rise. An estimated $41.0 billion in ARMs were originated in the first quarter of 2015, down 10.0 percent from the previous quarter and off ...

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Many in the industry wonder why it appears that access to credit remains so tight, seven years after the last financial crisis.

The rating service reviewed 70 aspects of underwriting, including minimum credit scores, loan limits, tax return standards and appraisal requirements.

According to figures compiled by Inside Mortgage Finance, at March 31, RoundPoint serviced $46.88 billion in home mortgages.

According to the RHS, the Internal Revenue Service action is meant to deter any fraud that might result from identity theft.

Since then, Quicken has conducted a thorough review and has “proactively taken steps to ensure all [VA] mailings reflect our brand and quality standards,” Emerson said.

In total, the Baker Street hedge fund now controls 8.4 million shares of Walter Investment Management, the parent company of Green Tree Servicing.

According to figures compiled by Inside Mortgage Finance, the privately held Prospect ranks 34th among all residential lenders.