Nonbanks played an increasingly important role in the mortgage servicing business during the first quarter of 2018, according to an analysis and ranking by Inside Mortgage Finance. [Includes two data charts.]

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Compared to March 2017, the combined nonbank servicing business was up 14.7 percent, while banks in the top 50 saw a 2.4 percent decline from a year ago.

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Impac has yet to disclose when it might release first quarter results.

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