Jumbo Servicing Continues to Increase for Most Firms; Performance Pristine September 6, 2017 Brandon Ivey Of the nation's top 10 jumbo servicers, just one is a nonbank: Ocwen Financial.Read More
First ‘Expanded Prime’ MBS from Redwood Shows Somewhat Looser Underwriting than Typical Super-Prime Jumbos September 6, 2017 Brandon Ivey Mortgages from 103 lenders will be included in the deal led by PrimeLending…Read More
Nine Years Ago, Fannie and Freddie Were Taken Over. Treasury is Now $82.3 Billion Richer September 6, 2017 Paul Muolo Investors Unite speaks for GSE shareholders – except senior preferred holders (the Treasury Department)…Read More
FHA Extends Interim Rules for Condo Project Approval September 6, 2017 George Brooks Spot-condo approvals would require property recertification every three years…Read More
Short Takes: Loan Closings Cancelled in Parts of FL as Hurricane Approaches / A Rarity: Podium Readies Jumbo MBS Backed by Reverses / Applications and Refis on the Rise / Freddie Exec Takes CIO Job with Subservicer Cenlar September 6, 2017 Brandon Ivey, Paul Muolo, and Sherry Muolo As another hurricane approaches the U.S. more loan closings are cancelled...Read More
Non-QM Performance Strong but There’s a Catch: Many Prepayments September 5, 2017 Brandon Ivey Investors in non-QM MBS have to worry about fast prepayment speeds, not credit problems...Read More
During Labor Day Speech, CFPB Director Corday Sounds a Little Like a Candidate September 5, 2017 Thomas Ressler Sounding like a candidate, the CFPB Director noted: “If we do not push back on the forces that press people down, we are allowing America’s promises to go unfulfilled.” Read More
Lone Star Preps Nonprime MBS that Could be the Largest Issued with Post-Crisis Originations September 5, 2017 Brandon Ivey The nonprime mortgages were sourced through Lone Star affiliate Caliber Home Loans and other lenders…Read More
The Yield on the 10-Year Treasury Hits a 10-Month Low. More Refis? September 5, 2017 Lower rates could translate into more refinancings, but could cause hedging problems for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac…Read More
Jet Direct Takes Off Into Wholesale September 5, 2017 Sherry Muolo The company hired industry veteran Joseph Boiano to oversee the new division…Read More
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