While several industry participants want the CFPB to choose the spread-at-origination metric to determine QM status, Redwood Trust favors using the DTI ratio.
Will the third quarter be better than the second for originators? Looks that way. Meanwhile, mortgage M&A advisor Houlihan Lokey might wind up as one of Treasury's GSE advisors.
An appeals court ruled in favor of Ocwen, finding that statements made by company officials were mere puffery that investors should not have relied on.
Will the FHFA trim cash-out refis by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? For now, all is quiet on the topic. In other news: HUD ushered in new regulatory changes for FHA condo financing, making it easier for borrowers and lenders.