CFPB Reviews State CRA Laws, Nonbank Coverage November 3, 2023 Sam Manas CFPB Director Rohit Chopra last month pushed states to subject nonbanks to CRA coverage.Read More
Agency MBS Investors Brush Off Losses November 3, 2023 Brandon Ivey Wide spreads are putting pressure on the value of MBS held in portfolio while also offering attractive yields for new investments.Read More
Short Takes: Rocket Looks to AI / Redfin’s Lending Slows / Velocity Increases Production / Great Ajax Considering Options November 3, 2023 Brandon Ivey and James Dohnert “I believe AI will be at the center of how clients buy, sell and finance homes,” said Varun Krishna, the new CEO of Rocket Companies.Read More
Large GSE Servicers Growing Via Acquisitions November 2, 2023 Dennis Hollier Acquisitions helped boost Mr. Cooper to the third largest GSE servicer as of the end of September, up from number eight in the ranking as of the end of June.Read More
MBA: Next Move by Fed Will Be a Rate Cut November 2, 2023 Brandon Ivey The Fed held rates steady Wednesday and the MBA anticipates that the next action will be a cut in 2024.Read More
Industry Participants Ramp Up Training on Appraisal Bias November 2, 2023 Sam Manas The GSEs are collaborating to create appraisal bias training for the appraiser community.Read More
Change Resolves CDFI Status Issues November 2, 2023 James Dohnert Change Lending has come to an agreement-in-principle with the CDFI Fund to regain its CDFI good-standing status.Read More
Short Takes: Zillow Boosts Originations / Figure Offers HELOC Tech / Sterling Bank and Trust Turns to Rocket / CHLA Seeks Streamlined Exams by States November 2, 2023 Brandon Ivey Zillow's production increased 35% from the second quarter.Read More
Rising Expenses, Loss in Court Cut Into GSE Profits November 2, 2023 Dennis Hollier Lower benefits for credit losses and an adverse decision in court undercut slight increases in revenues for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Read More
Mortgage-Banking Income at Banks Increases November 1, 2023 John Bancroft Among a group of 26 banks, mortgage banking income increased by 9.9% in the third quarter.Read More